The plastics processing method extrusion is represented in different versions at KTP. An extensive range of machinery is used, consisting of a portfolio of different extruders and downstream equipment from numerous manufacturers.

The plastics processing method compounding is represented in different versions at KTP. An extensive range of machinery is used, consisting of a portfolio of various co-rotating twin-screw extruders and downstream equipment from numerous manufacturers.

Together with other chairs of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Paderborn Plastics Technology is an integral part of the Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC). The DMRC is concerned with additive manufacturing processes, which are used for the production of components, so-called direct manufacturing, and which have an important future.

Kunststofftechnik Paderborn has been involved with injection molding, which can be described as the most widely used plastics processing method alongside extrusion, from the very beginning of its foundation. In addition to the conventional 1C injection molding process, the special injection molding processes 2C composite injection molding, ...

Welding of plastics is an integral part of Kunststofftechnik Paderborn. In our own joining laboratory, we deal with a wide variety of problems in the field of established welding processes, such as hot plate, vibration and laser welding, as well as special processes such as microwave or high-frequency welding.

For many years, Kunststofftechnik Paderborn has been involved in the process engineering design of screws for injection molding, extrusion and compounding. With the help of our own software tools PSI, REX and SIGMA, the screws are adapted to the wishes and requirements of the customer.

In the testing laboratories of Kunststofftechnik Paderborn, numerous methods are available for testing components as well as material properties.

For individual questions in the field of plastics technology, we offer the implementation of small projects. These can be investigations in our laboratory with a small or larger scope of tests, simulations, feasibility studies, sampling or special developments (e.g. for injection molds).

Due to many years of research activity in plastics technology, we are able to offer competent advice for numerous issues. In addition to the usual processing methods of extrusion and injection molding, we have been engaged for years in the development of special processes of processing and recycling...