Manufacturing characteristics of the continuous tow shearing method for manufacturing of variable angle tow composites

Byung Chul Kim; Paul M. Weaver; Kevin Potter

doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2014.02.019

Manufacturing characteristics of the continuous tow shearing method for manufacturing of variable angle tow composites

Byung Chul Kim
, Paul M. Weaver
, Kevin Potter

University of Bristol

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Abstract

Automated fibre placement (AFP) is well-known as a cutting-edge technology for manufacturing variable angle tow (VAT) composites with tailored fibre paths. However, its process-induced defects prevent the wide application of VAT composite structures. As an alternative manufacturing method, the continuous tow shearing (CTS) technique, utilising the ability to shear dry tows, has been developed. It was shown that CTS could significantly reduce process-induced defects such as fibre wrinkling, resin rich areas and fibre discontinuities. In this paper, its manufacturing characteristics such as material characteristics, layup accuracy, and thickness variation are investigated experimentally.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	141-151
Number of pages	11
Journal	Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume	61
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2014.02.019
Publication status	Published - Jun 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Automated fibre placement (AFP)
E. Automation
E. Lay-up (automated)
E. Tow

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Manufacturing characteristics of the continuous tow shearing method for manufacturing of variable angle tow composites

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