{"title":"Metrological determination of inhomogeneous hydrodynamic compaction during unsaturated out-of-plane permeability measurement of technical textiles","authors":"B. Willenbacher, D. May, P. Mitschang","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2019.1598049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2019.1598049","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract An out-of-plane permeability measurement system is presented that initially enables monitoring of inhomogeneous hydrodynamic compaction of textiles during impregnation. For this, it provides linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) in combination with ultrasonic technology, allowing continuous tracking of total stack compaction, flow front progression and single layer displacement. From this data the non-linear distribution of fiber volume content () along with the sample thickness can be derived. Hence, data required for the validation of corresponding numerical models is generated, which again allows accounting measured permeability to a certain It can also be used for parameter studies regarding the influence of process- and material-related parameters on the processing behavior of technical textiles during liquid composite molding processes. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75142610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christian Hueber, Nikolaus Schwingshandl, R. Schledjewski
{"title":"Uncertainty propagation and sensitivity analysis in composite manufacturing cost estimation: ALPHA-framework and cost tool development","authors":"Christian Hueber, Nikolaus Schwingshandl, R. Schledjewski","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2019.1599536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2019.1599536","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The presented ALPHA cost tool is a novel highly flexible bottom-up parametric hybrid cost estimation framework. It combines the benefits of both methods with the aim of providing cost information during all product development phases. The software offers full transparency to the user and advanced two-level uncertainty management to not only understand any project’s cost structure but also aid to identify its cost driving parameters. The implementation of sensitivity analysis makes the intrinsic uncertainty inevitable embedded in cost estimation become graspable. Gaussian error propagation offers direct feedback without extra calculation time while classic Monte Carlo Simulation gives detailed insight through post estimation analysis. From the vast number of commercially available or self-developed cost tools many probably already incorporate uncertainty measures similar to those proposed here. But this article shows both the potential of the additionally obtainable information from uncertainty propagation and demonstrates a way of integrating these risk considerations into a self-developed cost tool. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84329170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Suitability of thickness change as process control parameter for induction welding of steel/TP-FRPC joints","authors":"S. Weidmann, M. Hümbert, P. Mitschang","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2019.1592869","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2019.1592869","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examines the influence of thickness change on bond strength of welded hybrid joints of physically surface-treated steel sheets and glass fiber reinforced polyamide 6. The quasi-static, discontinuous induction welding was used as joining method. The steel sheets were either treated by a parallel line shaped laser structuring, which is perpendicular to the load direction and has a line distance of 0.3 mm or 0.6 mm or by a compressed air blasting. Furthermore, the influence of joining temperature on bond strength was examined as a comparison. In both cases bond strength was determined using tensile shear tests according to DIN 1465. In addition, the void content in the laminate and in the joining zone was investigated by cross section images. A time-temperature-thickness change diagram was developed to gain insight into the processes during welding. Based on these findings, it can be stated that thickness change is suitable for process control and as a quality assurance feature in hybrid induction welding. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87689888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Florian Kühn, Jan Rehra, D. May, S. Schmeer, P. Mitschang
{"title":"Dry fiber placement of carbon/steel fiber hybrid preforms for multifunctional composites","authors":"Florian Kühn, Jan Rehra, D. May, S. Schmeer, P. Mitschang","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2019.1585027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2019.1585027","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Integration of steel fibers (SF) in carbon fiber (CF) reinforced polymer composites (CFRPC) allows improvement of electrical conductivity while maintaining excellent mechanical properties, since SF also contribute to the load-carrying capacity. Due to their high ductility, also energy absorption and structural integrity can be improved. Within this study, a preforming process for hybrid carbon/SF preforms based on dry fiber placement (DFP) is developed and validated. The investigations cover the production of bindered SF rovings, the production of hybrid preforms via DFP of spread and nonspread SF rovings on CF noncrimp fabrics (CF-NCF) as well as the production of hybrid laminates via vacuum-assisted resin infusion (VARI). The laminate quality was evaluated by microscopic images and mechanical tensile testing. A higher SF volume content within the SF areas and more homogeneous SF layers in the preform (fewer matrix-rich zones) were achieved by processing nonspread SF rovings. The more homogeneous SF layers within the samples with nonspread SF rovings compared to spread SF rovings led to higher stiffness and strength of the specimens for tension loadings and therefore to best results. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80165254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-objective optimization of Resin Infusion","authors":"G. Struzziero, A. Skordos","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2019.1565648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2019.1565648","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The present paper addresses the multi-objective optimization of the filling stage of the Resin Infusion manufacturing process. The optimization focuses on the selection of an optimal temperature profile which addresses the tradeoff between filling time and the risk of impeding the flow of resin due to excessive curing. The methodology developed combines a numerical solution of the coupled Darcy’s flow and heat conduction problem with a Genetic Algorithm (GA). The methodology converges successfully to a final Pareto set for the case of a C-stiffener which is 130 mm high, 60 mm wide and lies on a skin 280 mm wide. The results highlight the efficiency opportunities available compared to standard industrial manufacturing practice. Reductions in filling time up to 66% and up to 15% in final degree of cure are achieved compared to standard solutions. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81198291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fabrication of complex 3D composites by fusing automated fiber placement (AFP) and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies","authors":"Félix Raspall, R. Velu, N. Vaheed","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2018.1557397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2018.1557397","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Automated fiber placement (AFP) is emerging as one of the advanced methods toward fabrication of polymer matrix based composite structures. This automated technique focuses on polymer composite manufacturing for use in a wide range of automotive and aerospace applications. The AFP process offers an elevated level of customization through the possibility of placing each individual tow at custom-designed trajectories. Additive manufacturing (AM) method, on the other hand, has the potential to fabricate functional end user parts of complex geometries, thus eliminating the need for costly tooling, multi-step processing and fasteners or joints. This paper will highlight the potential of fusing AFP and AM processes to fabricate complex 3D polymer based composite parts. A combination of these two processes suggests a promising option for composite materials development, improving composite structures in terms of complexity and customizability. The paper presents the adopted research methodology, background research, the design, development and set up of an experimental workcell that fuses AM and AFP, and the design methodology which is required to design complex composite parts using the proposed manufacturing process. Main challenges and opportunities are discussed, such as how restrictions of conventional composite production can be eased, and additional freedoms of design can be achieved. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89330881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Real-time quantification of network growth of epoxy/diamine thermosets as a function of cure protocol","authors":"Andrew P. Janisse, J. Wiggins","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2018.1557383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2018.1557383","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Traditionally, understanding of thermoset cure has been limited to the analysis of a single degree of cure value obtained via techniques such as dynamic scanning calorimetry. Such analyses limit the scope of understanding of network development during cure. The continued development of rapid cure matrix chemistries necessitates the advancement of analytical techniques capable of quantifying how thermal cure profiles influence crosslinked network architectures throughout cure. In this work, the formation of epoxy/diamine networks was studied, in real time, throughout cure with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in the near infrared region (NIR). The NIR technique allows for direct quantification of all functional groups directly involved in the cure of aerospace matrices. This work establishes a means to view a complete picture of the development of epoxy/diamine networks throughout cure, which allows for a more complete understanding of the effect of cure protocol on final network structure.","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85181452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md. Habibur Rahaman, Usman Yaqoob, Hyeon-Cheol Kim
{"title":"The effects of conductive nano fillers alignment on the dielectric properties of copolymer matrix","authors":"Md. Habibur Rahaman, Usman Yaqoob, Hyeon-Cheol Kim","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2019.1567067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2019.1567067","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This research focuses on the improvement of the dielectric and energy harvesting properties of piezoelectric P(VDF-TrFE) copolymer matrix by the alignment of conductive reduced graphene oxide nano fillers. The dispersion and the morphology of the conductive nano fillers on the co-polymer matrix were characterized by scanning electron microscopy which showed a configurational phase transition due to highly conductive nano channel formation, steric hindrance, excluded volume interaction van-der-walls forces between adjacent reduced graphene oxide sheets. Five different piezoelectric nanocomposites were prepared by varying the reduced graphene oxide contents in P(VDF-TrFE) matrix to realize its optimum concentration in the matrix. From our analysis, we observed that, an optimized morphological structure plays a vital role in the formation of polar electroactive β phase on the co-polymer matrix through the good dispersion, filler alignment and interfacial interaction of reduced graphene oxide nano fillers. The as prepared nanocomposite film showed an enhanced crystallinity (50 ∼ 52%), dielectric constant (72 at 1 kHz), piezoelectric charge constant (−23 pC/N) with an output power of 3.2 µW at 1.8 MΩ load for 2 N mechanical force. All the outputs were observed without applying poling process. We expect that our synthesized self-poled nanocomposite can be a useful candidate for energy harvesting applications. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88188443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Veldenz, Mattia Di Francesco, P. Giddings, B. Kim, K. Potter
{"title":"Material selection for automated dry fiber placement using the analytical hierarchy process","authors":"Laura Veldenz, Mattia Di Francesco, P. Giddings, B. Kim, K. Potter","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2018.1545377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2018.1545377","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Dry fiber tapes have become an alternative to pre-impregnated tapes for automated fiber placement. However, their industrial adoption is inhibited by high upfront research and development cost. To reduce the cost of material selection as part of such an investment, this work presents the application of the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to material selection with a focus on material processability and manufacturing quality. The selection is based on procurement, material and its performance throughout the manufacturing process, and some laminate quality indicators. Criteria and sub-criteria were identified and implemented into the AHP. This established decision making tool was compared to a more efficient derivative using the chain of interaction method. Two materials, including the selected material, were used to manufacture a small-scale L-section composite component. This demonstrates that the proposed material selection method predicted the more preferable material for manufacturing quality when applied to a complex geometry. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80434448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Path calculation, technology and opportunities in dry fiber winding: a review","authors":"T. Sofi, Stefan Neunkirchen, R. Schledjewski","doi":"10.1080/20550340.2018.1500099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/20550340.2018.1500099","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Filament winding is a well-established process to manufacture composite parts. With the advancement of automation and process control technologies, the winding of dry fibers to manufacture a preform for liquid composite molding (LCM) processes is feasible. This study presents an overview of dry fiber winding and explains the most important process aspects. It addresses the application of differential geometry to the winding technique. The formulation of geodesic and non-geodesic equations and their solution is discussed. Besides, non-analytical methods to generate winding trajectories are introduced. The influence of the friction coefficient on process-related parameters is covered. Considering technology trends the study gives an overview of developments in winding systems and equipment. Novel research areas can be identified in the development of new path generation methods, considering detailed friction influences. Fiber depositing and guidance systems must also be adapted. Alternations of the process parameters and their influence on subsequent impregnation processes must be investigated.","PeriodicalId":7243,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86243857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}