Structural composites for multifunctional applications: Current challenges and future trends
This review paper summarizes the current state-of-art and challenges for the future
developments of fiber-reinforced composites for structural applications with multifunctional …
developments of fiber-reinforced composites for structural applications with multifunctional …
[HTML][HTML] A review of out-of-autoclave prepregs–Material properties, process phenomena, and manufacturing considerations
Abstract Out-of-autoclave (OoA) prepreg materials and methods have gained acceptance
over the past decade because of the ability to produce autoclave-quality components under …
over the past decade because of the ability to produce autoclave-quality components under …
[HTML][HTML] The use of X-ray computed tomography for design and process modeling of aerospace composites: A review
Optimization of process parameters of major aerospace composites manufacturing
techniques is essential for manufacturing high-quality aerospace components. However …
techniques is essential for manufacturing high-quality aerospace components. However …
Effect of prepreg format on defect control in out-of-autoclave processing
Prepreg format plays a key role in part quality for composites produced using vacuum bag
only (VBO) techniques. To date, however, VBO prepregs have been produced by modifying …
only (VBO) techniques. To date, however, VBO prepregs have been produced by modifying …
A study of post-processing for AFP-fabricated thermoplastic composites with void content and air permeability characterization
S Karimi, PY Louyeh, A Barzegar… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Improving the quality of fiber-reinforced composite laminates using out-of-autoclave
techniques has been a challenge for a long time. The recent trends toward the replacement …
techniques has been a challenge for a long time. The recent trends toward the replacement …
[HTML][HTML] Polymer film dewetting for fabrication of out-of-autoclave prepreg with high through-thickness permeability
Polymer film dewetting on a substrate (independent of fiber bed architecture) was explored,
developed, and demonstrated as a method to produce out-of-autoclave, vacuum bag-only …
developed, and demonstrated as a method to produce out-of-autoclave, vacuum bag-only …
Manufacturing cost relationships for vacuum bag-only prepreg processing
Vacuum bag-only prepregs enable the out-of-autoclave manufacture of high-performance
composite structures and increase the material, part, and process selection space. However …
composite structures and increase the material, part, and process selection space. However …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of resin distribution patterns on through-thickness air removal in vacuum-bag-only prepregs
Prepregs with discontinuous resin patterns facilitate air removal and impart robustness to
vacuum-bag-only processing of composites. However, optimal pattern characteristics have …
vacuum-bag-only processing of composites. However, optimal pattern characteristics have …
Out-of-autoclave prepreg processing
The objective of this chapter is to provide an overview of the processing aspects of out-of-
autoclave (OOA) prepregs. This chapter serves as a design guideline for the definition of …
autoclave (OOA) prepregs. This chapter serves as a design guideline for the definition of …
In situ observations and pressure measurements for autoclave co-cure of honeycomb core sandwich structures
In this article, we describe an experimental method for investigating the autoclave co-cure of
honeycomb core composite sandwich structures. The design and capabilities of a custom …
honeycomb core composite sandwich structures. The design and capabilities of a custom …