Manufacturing process and mechanical properties of thermoplastic composite components

M. Hou; L. Yee; Y. W. Mai

doi:10.1016/S0924-0136(96)02644-1

Manufacturing process and mechanical properties of thermoplastic composite components

M. Hou, L. Yee, Y. W. Mai

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Abstract

This paper presents some current results of manufacturing advanced composite components for a civil aircraft by compression moulding process using a carbon fibre fabric reinforced polyetherimide composite (CF/PEI). Effects of processing conditions on the consolidation quality and mechanical properties of CF/PEI composite are studied. A qualitative model to describe the impregnation and consolidation processes of this material was developed, with which an optimum processing window was established. The spring-in effect was taken into consideration in the design of processing mould system. Thermoplastic composite demonstration parts, aileron ribs and high load hinges were successfully produced according to the optimum processing window.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	334-338
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Volume	63
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136(96)02644-1
Publication status	Published - Jan 1997
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Compression moulding
Consolidation
Manufacturing
Polyetherimide
Thermoplastic composites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
Computer Science Applications
Metals and Alloys
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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