Advanced modelling for scaling up AMS robotised rotational moulding process technology

This project aims to gain a greater understanding of the robotised rotational moulding process and to identify, modelling and calibrating the impact of all process parameters. This is a necessary step to make the Robomould process predictable and to optimise the output (thickness distribution, quality, cycle time, etc.). The focus is on the process and the process parameters, not on material aspects. Robomould has revolutionised traditional rotational moulding by mounting the moulds on a robotic arm, electrically heating and cooling them using integrated cooling channels or cooling with air, CO2 or N2. This has the potential to lead to a spectacular energy reduction (-70%), a significant decrease in cycle time (-55%), a strong improvement in process control, and to an efficient production of multilayer plastic products. In the future, this project aims to contribute to the manufacturing of high-quality products with new functionalities (e.g. multilayer, more complex geometries) for demanding markets such as automotive, railway, bus and aerospace.