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Resin Transfer Moulding for Aerospace Structures

Resin Transfer Moulding and other similar 'liquid moulding' manufacturing methods have been used to make non-structural composites for the last 35 years. However, in the last eight years these methods have become the subject of enormous interest by aerospace manufacturing companies. Resin...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kruckenberg, T. (Editor), Paton, R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
Subjects:
Polymers
Automotive Engineering
Materials / Analysis
Characterization And Analytical Technique
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 14.7 Risk reduction
  • 14.8 First-article qualification
  • 14.9 Braided and three-dimensional woven structures
  • 14.10 Conclusions
  • F-22 programme: equivalence tests
  • Appendix A Glossary
  • Appendix B Conversion factors
  • 12 Data acquisition: monitoring resin position, reaction advancement and processing properties
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Instrumentation
  • 12.3 Theory
  • 12.4 Calibration: monitoring cure in multiple time—temperature processing cycles
  • 12.5 Monitoring resin infiltration in conventional resin transfer moulding, and model verification
  • 12.6 In situ real time flow sensing in resin film infusion and process monitoring
  • 12.7 Smart automated control
  • 12.8 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
  • List of manufacturers
  • 13 Quality and process control
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Defects
  • 13.3 Process control
  • 13.4 Quality control
  • 13.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 14 Qualification of resin transfer moulding for aerospace applications
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 What is the qualificationprocess?
  • 14.3 Methods of mechanical property qualification (structural testing)
  • 14.4 Proof-of-concept parts
  • 14.5 Specifications
  • 14.6 Qualification audits
  • 6.1 Fibre preforming — why is it needed?
  • 6.2 Use of binders and tackifiers for fibre preforming
  • 6.3 Fibre preforming techniques
  • 6.4 Net-shape preforming of woven fibre mats by means of tackifiers
  • 6.5 Design of preform tools
  • 6.6 Design of preforming equipment
  • 6.7 Preform storage
  • 6.8 Conclusions
  • References
  • 7 Preform permeability
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Experimental methods
  • 7.3 The general three-dimensional case
  • 7.4 Summary
  • References
  • 8 Modelling and simulation of flow, heat transfer and cure
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Flow and preform architecture
  • 8.3 Deformation of fabrics and its impact on flow
  • 8.4 Analytical and numerical models for the preforming stage
  • 8.5 Governing equations
  • 8.6 Numerical formulations and simulations
  • 8.7 Critical issues
  • 8.8 Case study
  • 8.9 The use of simulations as a design tool
  • References
  • 9Tooling fundamentals for resin transfer moulding
  • 9.1 Introduction to resin transfer moulding tooling
  • 1 Introduction to resin transfer moulding
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Current and future applications for resin transfer moulding and resin film infusion
  • References
  • 2 Injection equipment
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Selection considerations
  • 2.3 Basic principles of resin delivery for resin transfer moulding
  • 2.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • List of manufacturers
  • 3 Materials
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Fibre reinforcements
  • 3.3 Conclusions
  • References
  • List of manufacturers
  • 4 Advanced reinforcements
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Stitching
  • 4.3 Weaving
  • 4.4 Braiding
  • 4.5 Knitting
  • 4.6 Non-crimp fabric
  • 4.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • 5 Fabric drape modelling and preform design
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Fundamentals of fabric deformation
  • 5.3 Kinematic drape modelling
  • 5.4 Drape model validation
  • 5.5 Effects on processing and performance characteristics
  • 5.6 Discussion
  • References
  • 6 Overview of fibre preforming
  • 9.2 Resin transfer moulding tooling materials and processes
  • 9.3 Tooling cost considerations
  • 9.4 Geometric considerations for moulds for use in resin transfer moulding
  • 9.5 Thermal considerations in mould design in resin transfer moulding
  • 9.6 Physical requirements of tooling in resin transfer moulding
  • 9.7 Process considerations for resin transfer moulding tooling
  • 9.8 Examples of resin transfer moulding tooling
  • Reference
  • Further reading
  • 10 Tooling inserts for resin transfer moulding
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Foam cores
  • 10.3 Honeycomb and other open-cell cores
  • 10.4 Balsa wood cures
  • 10.5 Bladders
  • 10.6 Phase change tooling inserts
  • 10.7 Extractable tooling inserts
  • References
  • 11 Manufacturing and tooling cost factors
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Recurring cost factors
  • 11.3 Non-recurring cost factors
  • 11.4 Applications
  • 11.5 Case studies
  • References

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