Effect of prepreg format on defect control in out-of-autoclave processing
| Autor: | Timotei Centea, Lessa Kay Grunenfelder, A. Dills, Steven Nutt |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Air transport
Materials science Fabrication education 02 engineering and technology 010402 general chemistry 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences 0104 chemical sciences Mechanics of Materials Autoclave (industrial) Ceramics and Composites Composite material 0210 nano-technology Porosity |
| Zdroj: | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 93:88-99 |
| ISSN: | 1359-835X |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.compositesa.2016.10.027 |
| Popis: | Prepreg format plays a key role in part quality for composites produced using vacuum bag only (VBO) techniques. To date, however, VBO prepregs have been produced by modifying existing autoclave formats. In this work, we introduce USCpreg, a prepreg format designed specifically for out-of-autoclave cure, featuring through-thickness permeability. We describe the fabrication and analysis of laminates processed with USCpreg, as well as laminates fabricated from traditional VBO prepreg formats. The through-thickness pathways for air transport in USCpreg result in near-zero internal porosity and defect-free surfaces in parts cured under VBO conditions, even under challenging processing conditions. Results highlight the fact that surface and internal porosity depend on prepreg format, and that through-thickness permeability is critical to achieving high quality parts in non-ideal manufacturing scenarios. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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