Abstract
Background: The breakthrough of advanced composite materials in various applications has occurred to a smaller extent than might have been expected previously, mainly due to the high integral costs of composite products: a high cost of manufacturing added to the already expensive raw material. There is a clear need for improved costeffectiveness. The key issues are considered to be: cheaper production processes, higher production rates and predictable component accuracy. Thermoplastic composites have a good potential, but the current knowledge of the material behaviour under full-scale production conditions is still inadequate. Academic research can produce the numerical tools to assist in building up the required know-how. Composite forming simulations will be a useful tool to predict e.g. process distortions and the occurrence of wrinkling, thus reducing cost of rework and lead time.
Original language | Undefined |
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Number of pages | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Event | NSF Workshop on Composite Sheet Forming 2001 - Lowell, United States Duration: 5 Sep 2001 → 7 Sep 2001 |
Workshop
Workshop | NSF Workshop on Composite Sheet Forming 2001 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Lowell |
Period | 5/09/01 → 7/09/01 |
Keywords
- IR-75457