Processing of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastics

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2012

Authors

Nunes, JP (Author) Other; Silva, JF (Author) Other; António Torres Marques (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: ECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials

15th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites at Venice, ECCM 2012

Venice, 24 June 2012 through 28 June 2012

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Authenticus ID: P-009-P00

Abstract (EN): Towpregs based on different fibres and thermoplastic matrices were processed for highly demanding and more commercial applications by different composite processing technologies. In the technologies used, compression moulding and pultrusion, the final composite processing parameters were studied in order to obtain composites with adequate properties at industrial compatible production rates. The produced towpregs were tested to verify its polymer content and degree of impregnation. The obtained results have shown that the coating line enabled to produce, with efficiency and industrial scale speed rates, thermoplastic matrix towpregs that may be used to manufacture composites for advanced and larger volume commercial markets.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific