Research and Development Center
The main goal of the Dopak Research and Development Center is to implement research projects and many tasks aimed at increasing the efficiency of work and the quality of plastic products.
Our main tasks:
- Research on the physicochemical properties of plastics and finished products.
- Technological consulting and development of guidelines for injection technology.
- Test and series production of products using the injection molding method.
- 3D scanning and model prototyping .
- Training for the plastics processing industry.
- Startup support.
- Tests of machines and devices and machines for plastics processing, such as industrial robots , industrial dryers , pneumatic feeders , gravimetric feeders and plastics recycling machines.
Machinery park
The R&D Centre hall houses a machine park created for training purposes in plastics processing and the operation of injection moulding machines and robots . Injection molding machines are designed for customers to realize products, conduct tests and trials of molds, new materials, and measure electricity consumption. We provide machines startups and young companies to implement their own innovative projects. The machine park offers many possibilities:
- 7 advanced automatic lines consisting of KraussMaffei hydraulic and electric injection molding machines with mold clamping forces ranging from 550 to 5500 kN along with LRX linear robots and peripheral devices .
- Reinforced plasticizing systems are designed for processing standard, high-temperature plastics (PEEK, PEAK), with various additives of carbon, glass, aramid and natural fibers, with additives of wood flour, coffee husks or other fillers.
- MuCell microporous materials manufacturing technology.
- Production of standardised shapes by injection moulding from various materials supplied by customers for strength tests.
Training and conference complex
We also conduct training activities. We improve the qualifications of all training participants, taking care of the development of their skills and a high level of knowledge. Our training is designed to prepare for certain actions in the area of operation and maintenance of technological lines, setting and optimization of the injection process, methods of avoiding defects of moldings or operation of injection molds. The training offer includes:
- Licensed Driving Course for Injection Molding Machine – 3 stages of comprehensive knowledge about processing, machines and injection molds
- Operation of injection molds
- Injection molding process technology and defects in raw materials and moldings
- Service and maintenance of KraussMaffei injection molding machines
- Operation and programming of KraussMaffei, SEPRO and Wittmann robots
- 3D printing
- Training co-financed by the EU
Laboratory Research
In the Dopak Research and Development Center laboratory, we perform: • Research on the physicomechanical properties of plastics and finished products. • Standardized injection moldings and we conduct strength tests of various materials provided by customers. • Research reports containing a detailed description of the correlation between properties and process changes, in-depth analysis of research results, graph descriptions, conclusions.
3D Scanning and Prototyping
What do we offer?
- We design 3D models of details according to customer requirements. Based on the 3D model design, we conduct strength analyses.
- We perform high-resolution scans of details, creating three-dimensional 3D models.
- We produce prototypes using additive 3D printing technology.
- We conduct technical analyses of prototypes to detect defects.
- We check the dimensional tolerances of parts for the purpose of detail quality control.
See also the injection molding machine service and the plastics processing machines available in our offer.
Services offered:
Training in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, plastics processing, modern technologies;
Production of prototype models using 3D printing technology;
High-resolution scans for precise measurements used in part quality control;
Selection of technology for manufacturing moldings;
Implementation of modern solutions covered by intellectual protection;
Transfer of technology to the target location, i.e. the customer’s factory;
- Reports on completed works, preparation of conclusions;
Technical documentation tailored to customer requirements;
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Scientific institutions we cooperate with:
Rzeszow University of Technology
Opole University of Technology
Cracow University of Technology
Czestochowa University of Technology
Bydgoszcz University of Technology
Poznan University of Technology
Bialystok Technical University
Technische Universitat Chemnitz
Technische Universitat Dresden
Fraunhofer IOW
We belong to:
Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster Tool Valley
Podkarpackie Aviation Valley Association
Cluster MERGE – Cluster from Excellence
Lower Silesian Aviation Cluster
Project number: POIR.02.01.00-00-0046/15 Project title: Establishment of the Research and Development Center for plastics processing by DOPAK Sp. z o. o. Measure: 2.1 Support for investments in R&D infrastructure of enterprises Program: Smart Growth Operational Program for 2014-2020