Manufacturing of an aileron rib with advanced thermoplastic composites

Meng Hou, Lin Ye, Yiu Wing Mai

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Abstract

In this work, the manufacturing technology for an aileron rib for a civil aircraft with advanced CF/PEI thermoplastic composite materials was investigated. In particular, the compression molding method was applied and continuous-carbon-fiber fabric-reinforced polyetherimide (PEI) composite materials were used. The study was focused on the optimization of processing conditions which led to the production of high-quality aileron ribs with CF/PEI thermoplastic composites. The design of processing molds and the relationships among the processing conditions, microstructures and mechanical properties (flexural stiffness and strength) of the produced composite parts were presented. The sample quality in relation to processing conditions was evaluated by C-scan, microscopic examination, void content measurement, and mechanical test programs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-195
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
Volume10
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aileron rib
  • CF/PEI
  • Compression molding
  • Manufacturing
  • Polyetherimide
  • Thermoplastic composite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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