A parametric study on compression molding of reference parts with integrated features using carbon composite production waste

Mohammed Iqbal Abdul Rasheed, Bert Rietman, Roy Visser, Remko Akkerman

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Abstract

Compression molding of near net-shaped rib-stiffened plates has been performed for a parametric investigation on the filling behavior of chopped woven flake reinforcements. The experimental investigation showed that different aspect ratios of ribs can be filled completely within the tested maximum ratio of flake size to rib opening width of 6.25 and a maximum consolidation pressure of 15 bar. However, defects such as voids, non-impregnated regions and fiber matrix separation may arise depending on the combination of parameters and a mechanical jamming effect caused by the woven architecture of the flakes. A tendency for a limiting consolidation pressure is observed based on the fiber matrix separation. The ability to re-use thermoplastic prepreg cutting waste has been demonstrated.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterial Forming ESAFORM 2015
Subtitle of host publication18th International ESAFORM conference
EditorsAldo Ofenheimer, Cecilia Poletti, Daniela Schalk-Kitting, Christof Sommitsch
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages458-463
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Apr 2015
Event18th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, ESAFORM 2015 - Graz, Austria
Duration: 15 Apr 201517 Apr 2015
Conference number: 18

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Volume651-653
ISSN (Print)1013-9826

Conference

Conference18th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, ESAFORM 2015
Abbreviated titleESAFORM 2015
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityGraz
Period15/04/1517/04/15

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