Deconsolidation of C/PEEK blanks: on the role of prepreg, blank manufacturing method and conditioning

The combination of rapid automated lay-up and stamp forming has great potential for rapid manufacturing of lightweight load carrying components of thermoplastic composites. However, deconsolidation during blank heating is currently limiting the applicability of rapid lay-up blanks. This experimental...

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Published in:Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing Applied science and manufacturing, 2018-10, Vol.113, p.189-199
Main Authors: Slange, T.K., Warnet, L.L., Grouve, W.J.B., Akkerman, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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B. Residual/internal stress
D. Moisture
Deconsolidation
E. Advanced fiber placement (AFP)
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Summary:The combination of rapid automated lay-up and stamp forming has great potential for rapid manufacturing of lightweight load carrying components of thermoplastic composites. However, deconsolidation during blank heating is currently limiting the applicability of rapid lay-up blanks. This experimental work investigates the origin of deconsolidation in blanks produced by advanced fiber placement (AFP) versus traditional press consolidation. The influence of moisture on deconsolidation is investigated through deconsolidation experiments in a convection oven, as well as thermo-mechanical and residual gas analyses. The experiments revealed that thermal expansion of dissolved moisture is the main deconsolidation mechanism for press-consolidated blanks, but not for AFP blanks, which are suggested to deconsolidate mainly due to the release of frozen-in fiber stresses present in the used prepreg.
ISSN:1359-835X
1878-5840
DOI:10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.06.034