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Many of today's employees began their Traton career with their degree project.\n\nBackground\n\nReducing the weight of plastic components is an important challenge in the automotive industry. Lighter components require less material, can reduce environmental impact, and contribute to more resource-efficient manufacturing.\nAt Traton, a new method for manufacturing lightweight plastic components is currently being investigated. The method utilises plastic foaming by introducing gas into the material during injection moulding to create microscopic cells inside the plastic, producing a lightweight structure while maintaining the component's functionality. Although plastic foaming has been used for many years, there is still much to learn about how materials, processing conditions, and internal structure influence the final properties. This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of how processing conditions affect the structure and properties of foamed polymer materials.\nIn this master's thesis, you will focus on measuring how introducing gas into the plastic melt during injection moulding affects the melt’s viscosity and the foam structure. Furthermore, the effect of different process parameters, such as gas pressure and temperature, will be investigated. This will be done by combining experimental work, material testing, and data analysis.\nObjective\n\nThe objective is to enhance understanding of foamed polymer materials and to support the further development of lightweight plastic manufacturing.\nJob description\n\nThe thesis work includes:\nLiterature review of plastic foaming.\nPlanning and conducting experimental studies to measure the viscosity of the material during injection moulding.\nMaterial characterisation and testing of foamed samples to investigate the structure.\nCollaboration with external partners, including Polymerinstitutet in Värnamo, to plan and perform experiments.\nAnalysis of experimental results and comparison with theoretical models.\nPresentation of results and recommendations for further development.\nThe project combines experimental work, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers and researchers at Traton. The student will have the opportunity to influence the scope and planning of the work with support from the supervisors.\nEducation/program/focus\n\nMaster’s student in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, engineering physics or equivalent. You should have an interest in experimental work, materials, and manufacturing processes, and like solving practical and technical problems.\nNumber of students: 1-2\nStart date for the thesis work: January 2027\nEstimated time required: 30 hp (20 weeks)\nContact persons and supervisors\n\nLinn Parmér, Supervisor, \nViktor Wåhlin, Manager, \nApplication:\n\nYour application must include a CV, a personal letter, and a transcript of grades.\nA background check might be conducted for this position. 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