Functionalisation of porous aluminium
in cooperation with
Together with our partners from Automoteam GmbH we have demonstrated the feasibility of functionalising FILLSERTS made out of aluminium.
FILLSERTS are multi-structural, multi-functional and (selectively) open-pore aluminium castings. They differ substantially from conventionally foamed, sintered or 3D-printed metals.
Thanks to the injection moulding combination, the aluminium is infiltrated with the polymer, resulting in a perfect mechanical bonding. In this way, high joint strengths are achieved without the need for pre-treatment of the surfaces.
Test specimen rib on porous aluminium plate
Overmoulded rib with ideal mechanical attachment in porous aluminium plate
Cross section through rib
Demonstration of the ideal penetration depth of the plastic in porous aluminium.
Functionalised aluminium profiles
Injection moulding was able to functionalise tubes and rods made of porous aluminium as well.
Profile cross-sections
The cross-section of the profiles shows the precise penetration depth of the plastic in the porous aluminium.
Test specimen rib on porous aluminium plate
Overmoulded rib with ideal mechanical attachment in porous aluminium plate
Cross section through rib
Demonstration of the ideal penetration depth of the plastic in porous aluminium.
Functionalised aluminium profiles
Injection moulding was able to functionalise tubes and rods made of porous aluminium as well.
Profile cross-sections
The cross-section of the profiles shows the precise penetration depth of the plastic in the porous aluminium.
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Functionalisation of porous aluminium
Together with our partner Automoteam GmbH, we were able to demonstrate the feasibility of functionalising porous aluminium structures in injection moulding.