Experimental investigation of laser-assisted thermoplastic tape consolidation

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/089270578800100109· OSTI ID:6952244

Beyeler, E; Phillips, W; Guseri, S I

An experimental investigation of a novel approach for manufacturing of thermoplastic matrix composites, is described. The technique is based on using laser energy as the focused heat source to melt the matrix material for subsequent consolidation, and appears to be particularly suited for thermoplastic filament winding opertions. An experimental set up is defined to produce multi ply rings, and the feasibility of this technique is demonstrated by discussing several samples that were produced using Ryton AC40-60 prepreg tapes. The quality of consolidation is examined through cross-sectional micrographs. 12 references.

• Research Organization: Delaware Univ., Newark (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6952244
• Journal Information: J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Thermoplast. Compos. Mater.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN JTMAE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
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