FORMING ANALYSIS OF COMPOSITE AND FIBRE-METAL LAMINATE SYSTEMS
This study examines the stamp forming methodology for manufacturing thermoplastic composites and fibre-metal laminates consisting of thermoplastic composites. A finite element model was developed to elucidate the forming of domes. Experimental work was carried out by stamping these domes in an open...
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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2012
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Online Access: | http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/4174/1/ECCM_15_SK.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/4174/ |
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Summary: | This study examines the stamp forming methodology for manufacturing thermoplastic composites and fibre-metal laminates consisting of thermoplastic composites. A finite element model was developed to elucidate the forming of domes. Experimental work was carried out by stamping these domes in an open die configuration. A real time strain measurement system was used to capture the strain evolution during forming. It was found that there is a good correlation between the numerical and experimental values of strain during forming thus validating the finite element simulations. It was found that that stamp forming is indeed a viable technique for mass production of body panels made of composite materials. |
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