A Comparison of the Properties of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites Produced by Non-autoclave with Vacuum Bag Only Prepreg and Autoclave Process
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DOI: 10.1007/s10443-018-9688-y
Abstract: The non-autoclave curing technique with vacuum bag only (VBO) prepreg has been conceived as a cost-effective manufacturing method for producing high-quality composite part. This study demonstrated the feasibility of improving composite part’s performances and established… read more here.
Keywords: process; non autoclave; prepreg; vacuum bag ... See more keywords
Curing kinetics and mechanical properties of bio-based composite using rosin-sourced anhydrides as curing agent for hot-melt prepreg
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DOI: 10.1007/s11431-016-9029-y
Abstract: In this study, a novel bio-based thermosetting system has been developed from epoxy resin (EP), with rosin-sourced anhydrides (maleopimaric acid, RAM) as curing agent and imidazole type latent catalyst (two amino imidazole salt complex, IMA),… read more here.
Keywords: resin; prepreg; system; hot melt ... See more keywords
Effect of prepreg gaps and overlaps on mechanical properties of fibre metal laminates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.08.028
Abstract: During the automated manufacturing of fibre reinforced laminates, defects can be produced. Gaps and overlaps between adjacent prepreg layers can be produced in composites during the tape-layup process. However, the topic is not yet studied… read more here.
Keywords: prepreg; properties fibre; overlaps mechanical; effect ... See more keywords
Entrapment and venting of bubbles during vacuum bag prepreg processing
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DOI: 10.1177/0021998316676325
Abstract: During composites manufacturing with partially pre-impregnated fibers (i.e. “prepregs”) in Out-of-Autoclave processes, non-impregnated fabric cross-sections serve as air pathways to evacuate entrapped bubbles of air, moisture, or volatiles. The bubbles trapped within a laminate during… read more here.
Keywords: prepreg; air pathways; processing; entrapment venting ... See more keywords