In this book, a new three-dimensional approach for the process simulation of SMC is
developed. This approach takes into account both, the core layer that is dominated by the …

The rheological characterization of Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) and its modelling is
crucial for reliable process simulations. In the past, characterization and material modelling …

The compression molding of sheet molding compounds (SMCs) is typically thought of as a
fluid mechanics problem. The usage of CF-SMC with high fiber volume content (over 50%) …

A new flow model is developed for the analysis of compression molding of sheet molding
compounds (SMC) and a penalty finite element formulation is presented to predict flow front …

In order to analyze the compression molding of SMC (sheet molding compound) at room
temperature, a three-dimensional finite-element program was developed based on the rigid …

Compression moulding experiments of sheet moulding compound, visual observations of a
vacuum test with prepregs and numerical models with two main approaches for …

A review of the numerical modeling of the compression molding of the sheet molding
compound (SMC) is presented. The focus of this review is the practical difficulties of …

To improve the knowledge on the rheology of sheet molding compounds (SMC) during
compression molding, a specific rheometer was designed, allowing to perform …

During compression moulding of sheet moulding compound (SMC), voids are formed that
can deteriorate the properties of the final product. Here, experimental work and CFD …

For a realistic process simulation of sheet molding compound (SMC), comprehensive and
reliable viscosity data are essential. As the mean fiber-length in SMC is similar to the sample …