Analysis and characterization of flow channels during manufacturing of composites by resin transfer molding

R. V. Mohan; S. Bickerton; D. R. Shires; S. G. Advani; Kumar K Tamma

Analysis and characterization of flow channels during manufacturing of composites by resin transfer molding

R. V. Mohan
, S. Bickerton
, D. R. Shires
, S. G. Advani
, Kumar K Tamma

Mechanical Engineering

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Mold filling was investigated in the presence of flow channels within a simple mold configuration. Experimental flow front and pressure data measurements were employed to investigate and determine the optimal equivalent permeability value for these channels. The value was dependent on geometric properties and preform permeability. A model for equivalent permeability was developed and used as input for numerical simulation of the mold filling process. The numerical simulations were based on a pure finite element based methodology. Both experimental data and numerical simulations were presented, demonstrating and validating the role of channels in reducing the mold and injection pressures.

Original language	English (US)
Pages	2388-2400
Number of pages	13
State	Published - Jan 1 1997
Event	Proceedings of the 1997 55th Annual Technical Conference, ANTEC. Part 3 (of 3) - Toronto, Can Duration: Apr 27 1997 → May 2 1997

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Other	Proceedings of the 1997 55th Annual Technical Conference, ANTEC. Part 3 (of 3)
City	Toronto, Can
Period	4/27/97 → 5/2/97

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