Modelling of heat transfer in thermoplastic composites manufacturing: double-belt press lamination

The process of double-belt press lamination of thermoplastic composite laminates has been modelled in terms of heat transfer and crystallization kinetics. Modelling includes temperature dependent thermal properties and non-infinite contact conductances at material interfaces. Model predictions have...

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Published in:Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing Applied science and manufacturing, 1999-01, Vol.30 (8), p.935-943
Main Authors: Trende, A., Åström, B.T., Wöginger, A., Mayer, C., Neitzel, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
E. Thermoplastic resin
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Heat transfer
Laminates
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:The process of double-belt press lamination of thermoplastic composite laminates has been modelled in terms of heat transfer and crystallization kinetics. Modelling includes temperature dependent thermal properties and non-infinite contact conductances at material interfaces. Model predictions have been compared with experimental results from double-belt press lamination of a sandwich-like glass reinforced polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material. A model for prediction of the temperature distribution along the length of the belt surface is also presented and compared with experimental results.
ISSN:1359-835X
1878-5840
DOI:10.1016/S1359-835X(99)00016-0