Analysis of thermal characteristics of alternative mold materials for resin transfer molding
Journal Article
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· SAMPE Quarterly (Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers); (United States)
OSTI ID:7000225
- Ohio State Univ., Columbus (United States)
Resin transfer molding (RTM) characteristics of low mold filling pressure and low mild clamping force have given the opportunity to explore alternative RTM mold materials and tool designs. Thermally activated resins used in RTM dictate the requirement for proper heat management and temperature control. This work evaluates the thermal characteristics of five different mold materials for resin transfer molding. These include 1018 steel, C95400 aluminum bronze, 6061 aluminum, C18200 chrome copper and aluminum filled, epoxy/fiberglass composite molds. The tools and mold cavities were instrumented with thermocouples such that temperature differences could be measured in the thickness and lengthwise directions. Molded composite specimens were evaluated for residual reactivity and tensile strength. Additionally, the influence of mold temperature control point was investigated.
- OSTI ID:
- 7000225
- Journal Information:
- SAMPE Quarterly (Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: SAMPE Quarterly (Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers); (United States) Vol. 23:4; ISSN 0036-0821; ISSN SAMQA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360104* -- Metals & Alloys-- Physical Properties
360606 -- Other Materials-- Physical Properties-- (1992-)
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM BASE ALLOYS
CHROMIUM ALLOYS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
CONTROL
COPPER ALLOYS
DATA
DENSITY
EPOXIDES
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FABRICATION
FIBERGLASS
HARDNESS
INFORMATION
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MOLDING
MOLDING MATERIALS
NUMERICAL DATA
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLYMERS
RESINS
SPECIFIC HEAT
STEELS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
TENSILE PROPERTIES
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
YIELD STRENGTH
360104* -- Metals & Alloys-- Physical Properties
360606 -- Other Materials-- Physical Properties-- (1992-)
ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM ALLOYS
ALUMINIUM BASE ALLOYS
CHROMIUM ALLOYS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
CONTROL
COPPER ALLOYS
DATA
DENSITY
EPOXIDES
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FABRICATION
FIBERGLASS
HARDNESS
INFORMATION
IRON ALLOYS
IRON BASE ALLOYS
MATERIALS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MOLDING
MOLDING MATERIALS
NUMERICAL DATA
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC POLYMERS
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLYMERS
RESINS
SPECIFIC HEAT
STEELS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
TENSILE PROPERTIES
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
YIELD STRENGTH