Overmolding
With overmolding, a combination of processes is used to combine the advantages of (short fibre reinforced) injection molding with those of continuous fibre reinforced structural carriers. For this purpose, load-bearing fibre composite structural elements with thermoplastic matrix are functionalized by injection molding. The process is suitable for large-scale production and offers short process times with a high degree of automation. Scientific questions arise with regard to adapted construction methods, process design and quality assurance as well as process and part simulation and the characterization of part properties with special focus on the interface. More…