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Author:   T. Kruckenberg ,  R. Paton
Publisher:   Chapman and Hall
Imprint:   Chapman and Hall
Edition:   1998 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.080kg
ISBN:  

9780412731501

ISBN 10:   0412731509
Pages:   522
Publication Date:   31 December 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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.- 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.- 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.- 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.- 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.

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