Effects of Z-direction flowing RTM technology on distribution of composites fiber volume fraction and thermoplastic toughener

Gang Liu, Weidong Li, Xuefeng An, Xiaosu Yi

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel Z-direction flowing RTM technology using an in-mold resin distributor has been applied to the "Ex-situ" composites and the process feasibility was evaluated. The effect of injection type on distribution of fiber volume fraction and thermoplastic toughener in the composite were investigated. The results showed that perfect internal quality composite panels could be fabricated via the novel RTM technology and the injection type has some effects on distribution of fiber volume fraction along the thickness direction of the panels. After the injection and curing cycle, the typical bicontinuous phase structures were mainly observed at the interlaminar and also slightly spreading into the fibre beam.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterial Sciences and Manufacturing Technology
Pages110-114
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 International Conference on Material Sciences and Manufacturing Technology, ICMSMT 2012 - Dalian, China
Duration: 5 Oct 20126 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume629
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Material Sciences and Manufacturing Technology, ICMSMT 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityDalian
Period5/10/126/10/12

Keywords

  • Bicontinuous phase structures
  • Fiber volume fraction
  • RTM
  • Z-direction flowing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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