Rheological response of compressible SMCs under various deformation kinematics: Experimental aspects and simple modelling approach
Flow conditions during compression moulding of Sheet Moulding Compounds (SMCs)
govern the microstructure and the resulting mechanical properties of composite parts. Low …
govern the microstructure and the resulting mechanical properties of composite parts. Low …
Anisotropic viscous behavior of sheet molding compounds (SMC) during compression molding
To improve the knowledge on the rheology of sheet molding compounds (SMC) during
compression molding, a specific rheometer was designed, allowing to perform …
compression molding, a specific rheometer was designed, allowing to perform …
[HTML][HTML] Compression moulding of SMC: In situ experiments, modelling and simulation
Compression mouldings of commercial SMC were performed with an instrumented industrial
press under various process conditions. Results underline the influence of process …
press under various process conditions. Results underline the influence of process …
[HTML][HTML] Tensile behaviour of uncured sheet moulding compounds: Rheology and flow-induced microstructures
DF Sentis, T Cochereau, L Orgéas, PJJ Dumont… - Composites Part A …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract During compression moulding, Sheet Moulding Compounds (SMCs) are subjected
to tensile strains that yield detrimental tears. To understand these mechanisms, tensile …
to tensile strains that yield detrimental tears. To understand these mechanisms, tensile …
3D flow and fibre orientation modelling of compression moulding of A-SMC: simulations and experimental validation in squeeze flow
G Alnersson, E Lejon, H Zrida, Y Aitomäki… - Functional Composite …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) based composites have a large potential in
industrial contexts due to the possibility of achieving comparatively short manufacturing …
industrial contexts due to the possibility of achieving comparatively short manufacturing …
[HTML][HTML] Investigation of the squeeze flow behaviour of sheet moulding compounds (SMC)
G Kotsikos, AG Gibson - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 1998 - Elsevier
The compression moulding flow of SMC has been investigated by squeeze flow testing
between parallel circular plates at room temperature and at elevated temperatures of 30 and …
between parallel circular plates at room temperature and at elevated temperatures of 30 and …
[PDF][PDF] Material characterization of high fiber volume content long fiber reinforced SMC materials
M Duhovic, V Romanenko… - 14th International …, 2018 - ecm-academics.plymouth.ac.uk
The compression molding of sheet molding compounds (SMCs) is typically thought of as a
fluid mechanics problem. Recently however, the use of carbon fiber based SMC materials (C …
fluid mechanics problem. Recently however, the use of carbon fiber based SMC materials (C …
[HTML][HTML] 3D in situ observations of the compressibility and pore transport in Sheet Moulding Compounds during the early stages of compression moulding
DF Sentis, L Orgéas, PJJ Dumont… - Composites Part A …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract The properties of Sheet Moulding Compounds (SMCs) are altered by their porosity
induced during the manufacturing or moulding of these prepregs. To characterise the pore …
induced during the manufacturing or moulding of these prepregs. To characterise the pore …
[HTML][HTML] A macroscopic model of the compaction process during compression molding of carbon fiber sheet molding compounds
LK Doppelbauer, K Rienesl, PS Stelzer… - Composites Part A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modeling the compressive behavior of carbon fiber sheet molding compounds (CF-SMC)
during processing can be a difficult task. This is due to the pronounced porosity of SMC …
during processing can be a difficult task. This is due to the pronounced porosity of SMC …
Compression moulding of SMC: coupling between the flow and the local void contents
J Olsson, S Lundström, K Olofsson - … Materials: 27/07/2009-31/07 …, 2009 - diva-portal.org
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 …
can deteriorate the properties of the final product. Here, experimental work and CFD …