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Effect of resin rheology on macro- and micro-flows in resin transfer molding

Conference ·
OSTI ID:602910
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  1. Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (United States)

Resin transfer molding (RTM) is a relatively new and high potential process for near net shape composite manufacturing because of its short cycle time, low labor requirements and low equipment cost. The major material variables in the RTM process are the resin rheology and the fiber reinforcement structure. The presence of low profile additives or fillers tends to change the resin mixture from a Newtonian fluid to a Non-Newtonian fluid. Different fiber architectures may result in different flow patterns that will influence the mold filling and curing processes. This paper will discuss how the resin rheology and fiber structure effect the resin transfer molding process.

OSTI ID:
602910
Report Number(s):
CONF-961108--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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