Degree thesis/specialized internship/practical semester in the field of hot rolling simulation with FEM and Python

Beschreibung

SMS group steht weltweit für zukunftsorientierte Technologie und herausragenden Service im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau für die Metallindustrie. Unser Team aus mehr als 14.400 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern weltweit hat 2022 einen Umsatz von über 3,1 Mrd. EUR erwirtschaftet. Wir nutzen unsere 150 Jahre Erfahrung und unser digitales Know-how für kontinuierliche Innovationen auch über das Kerngeschäft hinaus. Wir sind der richtige Partner für anspruchsvolle Projekte und begleiten unsere Kunden während des gesamten Lebenszyklus ihrer Anlagen. Wegbereiter für eine kohlenstoffneutrale und nachhaltige Metallindustrie zu sein, ist unser erklärtes Ziel.
 

Designing roll calibers and roll passes is a complex process that requires highly experienced process designers. The main challenge is to design a process that achieves the desired final profile shape while staying within the machine's capabilities. A standard approach to support the process designers is the application of the 3D FE simulations. SMS R&D develops an alternative to conventional models based on the Finite-Element-Method and Python. In order to extend the model’s capabilities to capture a large variety of rolling problems, such as multi-pass rolling, its’ underlying code requires further extensions and thorough testing. The generated results need to be validated using experimental data.

Qualifikationen

You are studying engineering or looking to complete a natural sciences degree in physics • Through your studies, you have basic knowledge of process modeling using FEM • You are willing to investigate new subject areas • Programming experience is mandatory (e. g. Python, Fortran).

Aufgaben

You will undertake theoretical work in the programming of process models • This is a challenging technical task that requires structured thinking and creativity • You will learn to apply and extend the knowledge gained from your studies • You will work as part of the development team within our R&D department and get to know our methods • Desired duration of internship: min. 3 months following consultation and based on availability.

Bemerkungen

A wide range of experience and expertise in supporting internships as well as bachelor's and master's theses in collaboration with various universities.