PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN

IMA MATERIALFORSCHUNG UND ANWENDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN
Consulting
FE-stress analysis
Component design
IMA Materialforschung und Anwendungstechnik GmbH (IMA Dresden) offers broad
support for development of new fibre reinforced structures and realizes
tailor-made solutions for any application.
Consulting
Design
Are you looking for lightweight solutions with
maximum efficiency? You may use the almost
endless possibilities of fibre reinforced plastics
(FRP) such as:
Detailed designs emerge from the different
concepts. In the field of design we work with the
following CAD systems:
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High weight-specific stability
Great design freedom
Freely adjustable material characteristics
We can give you individual advice about the
realization of your ideas.
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Problem analyses
Feasibility studies
Material and technology consultation
Project management
Concept development
An idea becomes a concept. Starting from the
specific requirements of each single application
case we will develop FRP-appropriated solutions,
which comply with your demands.
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Compiling of specification sheets
Development of design solutions
Consideration of manufacturing approaches
Concept evaluation
Optimization of existing structures
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Catia V5
Autodesk Inventor
AutoCAD
The implementation of your models is possible
with generic data interfaces (such as iges, step).
Calculation and Simulation
Which stress distribution will result from the
given loads? In calculation and simulation of FRP
structures with their complex material
characteristics we rely on the use of modern
simulation software.
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Ansys
Patran/Nastran
Abaqus
SimulationX
For detailed assessment of the simulation results
we can build on decades of experience and
comprehensive know-how of using FRP materials.
Component test rotor blade
Ultra-sonic test of CFRP aircraft fuselage panel
Failure mode of rotor blade element
Prototype manufacturing
Quality assurance
In our technical center we realize the
manufacturing of prototypes and small series
according to your requirements.
In order to detect possible manufacturing faults
or to investigate in detail the damage behavior of
FRP components, we provide you with different
non-destructive testing processes.
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Hand craft lamination process
Vacuum infusion process (RIM, VARIM, VAP)
Injection process (RTM, VARTM)
Prepreg process
Press process
5-axis winding machine
Furthermore, we work closely together with a
number of industry partners of FRP processing, to
enable a seamless transition from development
to series production.
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Ultra-sonic testing
Eddy current testing
Magnetic powder testing
Endoscopy
Modal analysis
Optical measurement systems (Aramis, Pontos)
Monitoring / consulting quality assurance
Testing
In order to test the fail-safe operation of the
developed products close to reality, we realize
individually fitted component tests under inservice conditions.
Our service portfolio include the following:
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Material characterisation
Statical, cyclical and dynamical
component testing
Climate and temperature testing
Testing under media influences
In addition, we will accompany and support you
during the approval and certification of your
products with our test experience.
An idea becomes a product – one-stop solutions
CAD-model of CFRP water lance
Component test of GFRP support leg
Module of a nuclear-fusion plant with GFRP support leg
„Now, the chains are broken, which design engineers have been enchained
within the narrow bounds of standard material’s given properties. Now he can
design the material based on the model of nature according to his ideas.“
(A. Puck)
Examples of new developments
CFRP water lance
CFRP water lance
Antriebssysteme Faurndau GmbH
www.faurndau.com
Antriebssysteme Faurndau GmbH
www.faurndau.com
For cooling of a fast-running electric
driven engine a stiff water lance made of
CFRP is used.
For cooling of a fast-running electric driven
engine a stiff water lance made of CFRP is used.
Requirements:
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High axial bending stiffness
Low wall thickness < 1 mm
Reduction of production costs
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High axial bending stiffness
Low wall thickness < 1 mm
Reduction of production costs
Scope of development:
Scope of development:
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Design of the layer stack-up
Calculation bending eigenfrequency
Manufacturing of the lance with
prepreg processing
Dimensioning and manufacturing of
adhesive joints
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Design of the layer stack-up
Calculation bending eigenfrequency
Manufacturing of the lance with
prepreg processing
Dimensioning and manufacturing of
adhesive joints
IMA MATERIALFORSCHUNG UND ANWENDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH
IMA Dresden provides a broad range of development services under one roof.
You will profit from our advantage in comprehensive know-how, starting at
material consultation via design to component testing.
References
Seal of quality
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We operate in compliance with German and
international standards and regulations and we are
certified according to DIN EN 9100 and DIN EN ISO
9001. All our testing laboratories are accredited in
accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
Airbus
Antriebssysteme Faurndau
Audi
BMW
Bombardier
Daimler
Eurocopter
Gamesa
Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (IPP)
Porsche
Repower
SGL
Siemens
Thyssen Krupp
DAP-PL-1062-00
The business areas material testing of metallic and
non-metallic materials are accredited according to
the aerospace standard NADCAP (National Aerospace
and Defence Contractors Accreditation Program).
In the field of plastic testing we are approved by
Saxon State Ministry of the Interior and the German
Institute of Construction Engineering (Deutsches
Institut für Bautechnik - DIBt) as a test, monitoring
and certification body for construction products
made of plastic for regulatory and non-regulatory
purposes (SAC 08) .
Material testing
Non-metallic material testing
IMA Materialforschung und
Anwendungstechnik GmbH
Wilhelmine-Reichard-Ring 4
01109 Dresden
Germany
Phone:
Fax.:
E-Mail:
Internet:
+49 (0)351 8837-0
+49 (0)351 8837-6312
ima@ima-dresden.de
www.ima-dresden.de
Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Ridzewski
Head of Department Plastics
Phone:
Fax.:
E-Mail:
+49 (0)351 8837-499
+49 (0)351 8837-530
jens.ridzewski@ima-dresden.de
Managing Directors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wilhelm Hanel
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Fleischer
Photographs: Gutzeitfotografen (inside picture no. 1, 5)
Gerd Lohwaßer (outside picture no. 2), IMA Dresden
Print: ELBTAL Gruppe Druckerei & Kartonagen Kahle
GmbH
Issue: March 2012