Process investigation of a liquid PA-12/carbon fibre moulding system

Máirtı́n, P Ó; McDonnell, Pat; Connor, M.; Eder, Roland; Brádaigh, Conchúr M. Ó

doi:10.1016/s1359-835x(01)00005-7

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“…Because they require only short heating durations with little cooling, the application of LPSs can result in reduced cycle times while simultaneously providing a wider range of applicable polymers for the process. Also, LPSs with their low initial viscosity (η < 10 -2 Pa•s) and good surface reproducibility, as well as the low over pressures sufficient for good fiber impregnation, are extremely attractive structural molding materials [121]. The potential for LPSs may however be hindered by the shortage of predictive thermal and mold filling models for these materials in the RM process.…”

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Rotational molding: A review of the models and materials

Ogila¹,

Shao²,

Yang³

et al. 2017

Express Polym. Lett.

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This article surveys recent and not so recent literature in the field of rotational molding. The mechanisms of heat transfer, sintering and bubble removal are evaluated; as are degradation and dimensional stability. The parameters that affect the surface finish are highlighted and a number of the control systems available to the rotational molding process are mentioned. Improvements in molds and machinery, and the extent to which they reduce cycle times are also described. Finally, the range of materials available to the rotational molding process is examined and recent developments are highlighted. Of particular interest is the rotational molding of liquid polymer systems; which are shown to possess great potential for fulfilling many of rotational molding's surface quality requirements while simultaneously reducing cycle times.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rotational molding: A review of the models and materials

Ogila¹,

Shao²,

Yang³

et al. 2017

Express Polym. Lett.

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“…Generally, the high melting viscosities of thermoplastic polymers require high processing temperatures and pressures to fully impregnate fibers and reduce defects in products [73]. Subsequently, in situ polymerization methods for fiber-reinforced TPCs have been developed using low-viscosity monomers or oligomeric precursors, such as caprolactam [74][75][76][77], laurolactam [78,79], methylmethacrylate (MMA) [80], and cyclic butylene terephthalate (CBT) [81,82], to fabricate fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6), polyamide 12 (PA12), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) composites, respectively. The global market size for PA 6 is estimated at USD 12.7 billion, and for PA 12, it is estimated at USD 19.43 billion [83].…”

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Rapid Impregnating Resins for Fiber-Reinforced Composites Used in the Automobile Industry

Li,

Mo,

Lee

et al. 2023

Polymers

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As environmental regulations become stricter, weight- and cost-effective fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being considered as alternative materials in the automobile industry. Rapidly impregnating resin into the reinforcing fibers is critical during liquid composite molding, and the optimization of resin impregnation is related to the cycle time and quality of the products. In this review, various resins capable of rapid impregnation, including thermoset and thermoplastic resins, are discussed for manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites used in the automobile industry, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Finally, vital factors and perspectives for developing rapidly impregnated resin-based fiber-reinforced composites for automobile applications are discussed.

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“…A number of requirements have been defined for achieving direct fibre impregnation with a liquid matrix. 11,41,[53][54] i)…”

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