Focus on the rheological behavior of plastics

In a new cooperative seminar, the SKZ Plastics Centre and Anton Paar Germany GmbH are dedicating themselves to characterizing the viscoelastic properties of plastics using rheological measurement methods. In addition to the theoretical content of the course, participants will also have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired directly in active measurement practice.

In many plastics processing methods such as extrusion, injection moulding or blow moulding, flow properties play a key role in optimizing these processes and ensuring efficient and error-free production. Rheological measurements make it possible to characterize and evaluate the flow properties of materials under various conditions such as temperature, pressure or shear. Process parameters such as temperature profiles, speeds and cooling rates can be controlled more precisely by understanding the rheological behavior.

Rheological measurements are essential for successful product development

Rheological measurements are also used in industry to monitor the consistency of material batches, classify materials for specific applications and carry out quality controls. They make it possible to characterize the viscoelastic properties of new materials, assess their suitability for certain applications and provide valuable information on the flow and deformation properties of plastics. They are therefore indispensable for efficient production, high material quality and successful product development.

Introduction to dynamic mechanical analysis

At the SKZ Plastics Centre, a new two-day practical seminar will address the importance of the rheological behaviour of plastics and their metrological characterization. The seminar is aimed at experts from the plastics industry who would like to deepen their knowledge in the field of rheology and the associated measurement technology and will take place for the first time on December 4 and 5, 2024 at the SKZ headquarters in Würzburg. The first day of the seminar includes in-depth lectures on the fundamentals of plastics and rheology and an introduction to dynamic mechanical analysis before participants work on their first case studies.

Practical exercises on modern equipment

In order to optimally prepare participants for the challenges they will face in practice, the seminar offers theoretical lectures as well as practical exercises on modern measuring equipment. In small groups, case studies will be carried out on several rotational rheometers, a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) and a high-pressure capillary rheometer (HKR) in order to apply the knowledge gained directly. A joint Franconian dinner will give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas with each other and the speakers in a relaxed atmosphere.

Industry experts from the sector

“The aim of the seminar is to generate a deeper understanding of the metrological characterization of rheological properties and, above all, to transfer this into practice,” says Alina Heihoff, scientist and course leader at SKZ in Würzburg. “I am particularly pleased that we were able to win Anton Paar Germany GmbH as a cooperation partner for the seminar. This means that additional measuring equipment will be made available for the practical exercises so that participants can work in small groups. In addition to other speakers, e.g. from Göttfert Werkstoff-Prüfmaschinen GmbH, we have industry experts on site for the presentations and for the technical management of the case studies.”

More information and registration for the course

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Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

FSKZ e. V.
Friedrich-Bergius-Ring 22
97076 Würzburg
Telefon: +49 931 4104-0
https://www.skz.de

Ansprechpartner:
Alina Heihoff
Scientist | Bonding and Surface Engineering Würzburg
Telefon: +49 (931) 4104-682
E-Mail: a.heihoff@skz.de
Pia Lehnfeld
Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Telefon: +49 931 4104-197
E-Mail: p.lehnfeld@skz.de
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