Tailored Blank Technology: A one-step-process

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2002

Authors

Lafuente, T (Author) Other; Nowacki, J (Author) Other; Mitschang, P (Author) Other; António Torres Marques (Author) FEUP; Neitzel, M (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Vol. 15

Pages: 355-371

ISSN: 0892-7057

Publisher: SAGE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 2 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-000-NWH

DOI: 10.1106/089270502022734

Abstract (EN): Stamp forming is gaining in importance because of its very low cycle times. Hence, this technology is very suitable for large series production. A new method applied to this technology reduces manufacturing steps and offers the advantage of producing parts with different thicknesses or to add profiles and inserts to the main sheet. Process temperature is the dominant parameter for the forming and joining of continuous fabric reinforced thermoplastics in one step. In order to optimise this new method, bonded parts have been produced and analysed under different process conditions. The results of these investigations are presented in this paper.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17