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Fabrication Processes for Polymer Matrix Composites
*Programmable Powdered Preform Process (P4)
****Thermoplastic Molding
****Resin Infusion (RI)
**Automated Fiber Placement (AFP)
*Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding (RRIM)
****Liquid Composite Molding (LCM)
**Pultrusion
*Filament Winding
****Compression Molding
**Autoclave
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Open moldHand Lay-upSpray-up
HybridWovenChoppedContinuousProcess
Type of fiber Reinforcement
Hand Lay-up of Woven Mat or Chopped Strand Mat in Open Mold
For development work, prototypes, large components, small quantities
Resin
MatGel Coat
Wax coating on mold ( or mold release)
Mold
Roller
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Chopper-Spray Gun
Prepreg tape - fibers pre-impregnated with matrix resin and partially cured in tape form
From A. L. Browne and N. L Johnson, Proc. ASCAnnual Technical Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2005
SMC Machine
From Reinhart, et al., 1987
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Compression Molding with Matched Metal Dies
For production of large quantities
Heated Die
Prepreg Tape or Sheet Molding
Compound (SMC)
Molding with SMC• 3-5 day maturation period to reach desired
molding viscosity• Limited shelf life-about two weeks• Charged placed in steel mold• Mold heated to • Mold closed under 800-1200 psi pressure• Cure time 30-150 seconds• Mold opened and part ejected• Part placed on cooling rack
• Laboratory sized composite isogrid and orthogrid panels (305 mm x 264 mm) made from co-mingled E-glass/polypropylene (Twintex® by Vetrotex)
• Used a grooved mold thermoplastic stamping process (Goldsworthy and Hiel, 1999)
• Co-mingled unidirectional roving used for ribs• Co-mingled woven fabric used for skins
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Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding (RRIM)
Constituents:• Chopped glass fibers• Thermosetting resin, typically polyurethane• Fillers, internal mold release agents, etc.
Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding
Resin +
Fibers
Hardener
Mix Head
Heated Mold
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Molding Process:
• Two liquid reactant streams, one containing chopped fibers, are mixed by impingement under pressure in a mixing head just before injection into a closed mold where polymerization occurs (e.g., polyisocyanate and polyol, the precursors for polyurethane)
• Low viscosity liquids, so pressure in mold is low, typically 50 psi
• Cycle time typically no more than several minutes• After demolding, polyurethane typically post
cured for 1 hr. @
≈
°120
Resin Transfer Molding
Mold
Dry Fiber Mat
(preform)
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Resin Transfer Molding
Resin
Injection of resin into fiber mat in mold
under pressure
Courtesy of Ford Motor Company, Research Staff
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Examples of Automotive RTM Application
Experimental Ford Ranger two Piece RTM Truck Cab
Experimental Ford Ranger Two Piece RTM Truck Cab
• RTM continuous random strand mat glass fibers/vinyl ester resin matrix over urethane rigid foam core
• RTM cab has 2 pieces compared with 100 piece steel cab
• Beam structure integral with body skin panels (semi-monocoque)
• Weight 157lb compared with 189lb for steel cab
• Passed 35 mph front barrier crash test
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Experimental Ford Ranger Two Piece RTM Truck Cab
• Bending and torsional stiffness 1.75 to 2.5 times greater than those of steel cab
• Passed 16,000 mi rough road durability test• NVH characteristic as good or better than
steel cab• Passed roof crush resistance and seat belt
anchorage tests
Source: R.E.Bonnett, R.A.Carpenter and S.W.Gallagher, SAE Paper No. 900306, 1990.
Seeman Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP)(Source: TPI Composites Inc.)
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• References on Fabrication of Composites:
– Composite Materials Handbook, Schwartz
– Handbook of Composites, Lubin– Composites Engineering Handbook,
Mallick
Critical Issues in Design, Manufacturing and Performance – Current ACC
Technology Programs
• Material Test Standards– Development and publication of “Test
Procedures for Automotive Structural Composite Materials” to provide reliable design data
– Development of durability test methods (fatigue, bolt load retention, impact damage tolerance, environment effects)
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Critical Issues in Design, Manufacturing and Performance – Current ACC
Technology Programs• Joining Technology
– Development and verification of a general methodology to optimize performance, reliability and durability of adhesively bonded joints in composite structure
• Crash Energy Management– Development and demonstration of technology
required to apply production feasible structural composites in crash energy management applications
Critical Issues in Design, Manufacturing and Performance – Current ACC
Technology Programs
• Composite Processing– Development and demonstration of cost-
effective, high-volume manufacturing technology to produce reliable structural composite parts (focus on Liquid Composite Molding)
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ACC Focal Project – Automobile front end structure
• Shock tower durability tests showed performance superior to steel
ACC Focal Project
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ACC Focal Project
Future Opportunities in Automotive Composites
• New and improved methods for high speed, low cost processing needed to compete with steel
• Design for assembly and disassembly: part integration, reduction of part count, reduction of number of joints and fasteners
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Future Opportunities in Automotive Composites
• Composite automotive primary structures not widely used yet, but have great potential if issues such as high speed, low cost manufacturing, crash energy management and damage tolerance are resolved
Future Opportunities in Automotive Composites
• Advanced thermoplastic matrix materials (e.g., PEEK, PPS, PEI, PS) offer many advantages such as fast cycle times, excellent temperature and moisture resistance, recyclability, unlimited shelf life, and excellent toughness, but they are relatively new and expensive, and more research is needed.
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Future Opportunities in Automotive Composites
• Under-the-hood applications: great potential for not only polymer matrix composites, but metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites as well
• Design for NVH with composites: damping designed in, not added as an afterthought
MicromechanicsMacromechanics
FibersLamina
Matrix
Laminate
Structure
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Randomly Oriented Short Fiber Reinforcement
FibersMaterial is Isotropic like steel or aluminum
Strength:= Yield Strength = Ultimate Strength
YσUσProperties are independent of orientation.
Elastic Properties:E = Young’s Modulus G = Shear Modulus v = Poisson’s Ratio