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21 pages, 63042 KiB  
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Characterisation of the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Polypropylene Composites Manufactured with Automated Tape Placement
by Alexander Legenstein, Lukas Haiden, Michael Feuchter and Ewald Fauster
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(10), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8100396 - 1 Oct 2024
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The integration of natural fibre thermoplastic composites, particularly those combining flax fibres with polypropylene, offers a promising alternative to traditional synthetic composites, emphasising sustainability in composite materials. This study investigates the mechanical properties of flax/polypropylene composites manufactured using flashlamp automated tape placement and [...] Read more.
The integration of natural fibre thermoplastic composites, particularly those combining flax fibres with polypropylene, offers a promising alternative to traditional synthetic composites, emphasising sustainability in composite materials. This study investigates the mechanical properties of flax/polypropylene composites manufactured using flashlamp automated tape placement and press consolidation, individually and in combination. Tensile, compression, three-point bending, and double cantilever beam tests are utilised for comparing these manufacturing processes and the mechanical performance of the resulting composites. The microstructure of the tapes is investigated using cross-sectional microscopy, and the thermophysical behaviour is analysed utilising thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The temperature during placement is monitored using an infrared camera, and the pressure is mapped with pressure-sensitive films. The natural fibre tapes show a good aptitude for being manufactured with automated tape placement. The tensile performance of tapes manufactured with automated tape placement is close to that of press consolidated samples. Compression, flexural properties, and the mode I fracture toughness critical energy release rate all benefit from a second consolidation step. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites)
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A Workflow for the Compensation of Substrate Defects When Overprinting in Extrusion-Based Processes
by Fynn Atzler, Simon Hümbert and Heinz Voggenreiter
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2024, 8(4), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8040147 - 9 Jul 2024
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Fused granular fabrication (FGF) is used in industrial applications to manufacture complex parts in a short time frame and with reduced costs. Recently, the overprinting of continuous fibre-reinforced laminates has been discussed to produce high-performance, functional structures. A hybrid process combining FGF with [...] Read more.
Fused granular fabrication (FGF) is used in industrial applications to manufacture complex parts in a short time frame and with reduced costs. Recently, the overprinting of continuous fibre-reinforced laminates has been discussed to produce high-performance, functional structures. A hybrid process combining FGF with Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) was developed to implement this approach, where an additively manufactured structure is bonded in situ onto a thermoplastic laminate. However, this combination places great demands on process control, especially in the first printing layer. When 3D printing onto a laminate, the height of the first printed layer is decisive to the shear strength of the bonding. Manufacturing-induced surface defects of a laminate, like thermal warpage, gaps, and tape overlaps, can result in deviations from the ideal geometry and thus impair the bonding strength when left uncompensated. This study, therefore, proposes a novel process flow that uses a 3D scan of a laminate to adjust the geometry of the additively manufactured structure to achieve a constant layer height in the 3D print and, thus, constant mechanical properties. For the above-listed surface defects, only thermal warpage was found to have a significant effect on the bonding strength. Full article
(This article belongs to the Topic Advanced Composites Manufacturing and Plastics Processing)
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Modelling the Melting Kinetics of Polyetheretherketone Depending on Thermal History: Application to Additive Manufacturing
by Adel Benarbia, Vincent Sobotka, Nicolas Boyard and Christophe Roua
Polymers 2024, 16(10), 1319; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16101319 - 8 May 2024
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Recent techniques for forming thermoplastics, such as welding, automated fibre placement or additive manufacturing, generate successive rapid heating and cooling cycles that cause the partial melting of crystals during the process. The melting of an interface is essential to guarantee a good molecular [...] Read more.
Recent techniques for forming thermoplastics, such as welding, automated fibre placement or additive manufacturing, generate successive rapid heating and cooling cycles that cause the partial melting of crystals during the process. The melting of an interface is essential to guarantee a good molecular diffusion across the welded parts. Nevertheless, no model can correctly predict the melting kinetics and consequently the evolution of the crystalline degree during the layers’ deposition process. The purpose of this paper was to define the melting kinetics depending on the crystallization conditions for polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Firstly, a non-isothermal crystallization model was proposed over a wide range of cooling rates from 0.1 K.s−1 to 150 K.s−1. Experimental results have highlighted a dual-mode behaviour of melting and demonstrated the dependence of melting temperatures on crystallization conditions. Based on these observations, a model was developed to predict the melting behaviour after non-isothermal crystallization. The melting model revealed that after high cooling rates, primary and secondary crystals melt separately at low temperatures, while after slow cooling rates, both structures melt simultaneously at higher temperatures. Finally, the melting model was applied to the FFF thermal cycle to illustrate the influence of process parameters on the melting kinetics during deposition. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Polymer Applications)
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Mechanical Characterisation of Bond Formation during Overprinting of PEEK Laminates
by Simon Hümbert, Fynn Atzler and Heinz Voggenreiter
Materials 2024, 17(1), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17010161 - 28 Dec 2023
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The latest generation of high-temperature 3D printers enables the production of complex structural components from aerospace-grade thermoplastics such as PEEK (polyether ether ketone). However, adding long or continuous fibres is currently limited, and thermal stresses introduced during the process restrict the maximum part [...] Read more.
The latest generation of high-temperature 3D printers enables the production of complex structural components from aerospace-grade thermoplastics such as PEEK (polyether ether ketone). However, adding long or continuous fibres is currently limited, and thermal stresses introduced during the process restrict the maximum part dimensions. Combining 3D-printed components with continuous fibre-reinforced components into one hybrid structure has the potential to overcome such limitations. This work aims to determine whether in situ bonding between PEEK laminates and PEEK 3D printing during overprinting is feasible and which process parameters are significantly responsible for the bonding quality. To this end, the bonding is analysed experimentally in two steps. Firstly, the influence of the process parameters on the thermal history and the strength of the bond is investigated. In the second step, a detailed investigation of the most critical parameters is carried out. The investigation showed the feasibility of overprinting with bonding strengths of up to 15 MPa. It was shown that the bonding strength depends primarily on the temperature in the interface. Additionally, the critical parameters to control the process were identified. The process influences that were displayed form the basis for future hybrid component and process designs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Mechanical Performance of Advanced Composite Materials and Structures)
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Wireless, Material-Integrated Sensors for Strain and Temperature Measurement in Glass Fibre Reinforced Composites
by Lukas Bertram, Michael Brink and Walter Lang
Sensors 2023, 23(14), 6375; https://doi.org/10.3390/s23146375 - 13 Jul 2023
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Fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) offer huge potentials for energy efficient applications. Special care must be taken during both FRP fabrication and usage to ensure intended material properties and behavior. This paper presents a novel approach for the monitoring of the strain and temperature [...] Read more.
Fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) offer huge potentials for energy efficient applications. Special care must be taken during both FRP fabrication and usage to ensure intended material properties and behavior. This paper presents a novel approach for the monitoring of the strain and temperature of glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials in the context of both production process monitoring and structural health monitoring (SHM) applications. The sensor is designed to be integrated into GFRPs during the production process, and the sensor concept includes possibilities of automated placement during textile layup. To minimize sensor impact on GFRP integrity and to simplify vacuum setup and part handling, the sensor operates without the need for either wires or a battery. In the first sections of this work, sensor concept, design and prototype fabrication are presented. Subsequently, it is shown how the sensors can be used for flow front monitoring and cure estimation during GFRP production by measuring local resin temperature. The resulting specimens are then characterized regarding strain measurement capabilities, mechanical influence on the host component and overall system limitations. Average strain sensor accuracy is found to be ≤0.06 mm/m, while a maximum operation temperature of 126.9 °C and a maximum reading distance of 38 mm are measured. Based on a limited number of bending tests, no negative influence of sensor presence on breaking strength could be found. Possible applications include structural components, e.g., wind turbine blades or boat hulls. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Sensors Development)
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Tailored Lace: Moldless Fabrication of 3D Bio-Composite Structures through an Integrative Design and Fabrication Process
by August Lehrecke, Cody Tucker, Xiliu Yang, Piotr Baszynski and Hanaa Dahy
Appl. Sci. 2021, 11(22), 10989; https://doi.org/10.3390/app112210989 - 19 Nov 2021
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This research demonstrates an integrative computational design and fabrication workflow for the production of surface-active fibre composites, which uses natural fibres, revitalises a traditional craft, and avoids the use of costly molds. Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are highly tunable building materials, which gain efficiency [...] Read more.
This research demonstrates an integrative computational design and fabrication workflow for the production of surface-active fibre composites, which uses natural fibres, revitalises a traditional craft, and avoids the use of costly molds. Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are highly tunable building materials, which gain efficiency from fabrication techniques enabling controlled fibre direction and placement in tune with load-bearing requirements. These techniques have evolved closely with industrial textile processes. However, increased focus on automation within FRP fabrication processes have overlooked potential key benefits presented by some lesser-known traditional techniques of fibre arrangement. This research explores the process of traditional bobbin lace-making and applies it in a computer-aided design and fabrication process of a small-scale structural demonstrator in the form of a chair. The research exposes qualities that can expand the design space of FRPs, as well as speculates about the potential automation of the process. In addition, Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (NFRP) are investigated as a sustainable and human-friendly alternative to more popular carbon and glass FRPs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Novel Concept and Technologies of Sustainable Building Design)
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Dry Fibre Placement: The Influence of Process Parameters on Mechanical Laminate Properties and Infusion Behaviour
by Benjamin Grisin, Stefan Carosella and Peter Middendorf
Polymers 2021, 13(21), 3853; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13213853 - 8 Nov 2021
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Within the dry fibre placement (DFP) process, spread and pre-bindered carbon fibre rovings are automatically processed into dry textile preforms using 2-D and 3-D laying systems. The aim was to automate existing hand lay-up processes, reducing the complexity, increasing robustness, and facilitating the [...] Read more.
Within the dry fibre placement (DFP) process, spread and pre-bindered carbon fibre rovings are automatically processed into dry textile preforms using 2-D and 3-D laying systems. The aim was to automate existing hand lay-up processes, reducing the complexity, increasing robustness, and facilitating the handling of the DFP technology. Process reliability, low waste rates, and flexible production are demonstrated. In this publication, the influences of the process parameters, 2 mm wide gaps and the percentage of 90° plies in the laminate, are investigated with regard to the mechanical properties, the permeability, and the infusion times in the preform z-direction (thickness). The effects on stiffness and strength are compared for several use cases. An approach to determine the infusion times as a function of the laminate thickness, the ply structure, and 2 mm wide gaps is demonstrated and analysed using vacuum-assisted process (VAP) infusion tests. The investigations are performed with carbon fibre tows (24 k), a reactive epoxy-based binder system, and a thermoset infusion resin system. Full article
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Fibre Alignment and Void Assessment in Thermoplastic Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers Manufactured by Automated Tape Placement
by Tamer A. Sebaey, Mohamed Bouhrara and Noel O’Dowd
Polymers 2021, 13(3), 473; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13030473 - 2 Feb 2021
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Automated Tape Placement (ATP) technology is one of the processes that is used for the production of the thermoplastic composite materials. The ATP process is complex, requiring multiple melting/crystallization cycles. In the current paper, laser-assisted ATP was used to manufacture two thermoplastic composites [...] Read more.
Automated Tape Placement (ATP) technology is one of the processes that is used for the production of the thermoplastic composite materials. The ATP process is complex, requiring multiple melting/crystallization cycles. In the current paper, laser-assisted ATP was used to manufacture two thermoplastic composites (IM7/PEEK and AS4/PA12). Those specimens were compared to specimens that were made of thermoset polymeric composites (IM7/8552) manufactured while using a standard autoclave cycle. In order assess the quality, void content, fibre distribution, and fibre misalignment were measured. After manufacturing, specimens from the three materials were assessed using optical microscopy and computed tomography (CT) scans. The results showed that, as compared to the thermoset composites, thermoplastics that are manufactured by the ATP have a higher amount of voids. On the other hand, manufacturing using the ATP showed an improvement in both the fibre distribution inside the matrix and the fibre misalignment. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Thermoplastic Polymers and Composites)
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Estimation of the Dissipative Heat Sources Related to the Total Energy Input of a CFRP Composite by Using the Second Amplitude Harmonic of the Thermal Signal
by Rosa De Finis and Davide Palumbo
Materials 2020, 13(12), 2820; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13122820 - 23 Jun 2020
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Theories for predicting the fatigue behaviour of composite laminates often make strong assumptions on the damage mechanisms that strongly depend on the designed laminate lay-up. In this regard, several physical and empirical models were proposed in the literature that generally require experimental validations. [...] Read more.
Theories for predicting the fatigue behaviour of composite laminates often make strong assumptions on the damage mechanisms that strongly depend on the designed laminate lay-up. In this regard, several physical and empirical models were proposed in the literature that generally require experimental validations. The experimental techniques, such as thermography, also provide useful tools for monitoring the behaviour of the specific material so, that they can be used to support the study of the damage mechanisms of materials. In this research, the second amplitude harmonic of the thermal signal has been investigated and used to assess the relationship with the total energy input in order to estimate the fatigue strength of the material. A thermal index was assessed by monitoring the constant amplitude tests (S/N curve) that were performed on a quasi-isotropic carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate obtained by the automated fibre placement process. The obtained results demonstrated the capability of the second amplitude harmonic of the thermal signal to describe and monitor the fatigue damage. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Composite Materials)
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Online Monitoring and Prediction of Thermo-Mechanics of AFP Based Thermoplastic Composites
by Ebrahim Oromiehie, Nilanjan Das Chakladar, Ginu Rajan and B. Gangadhara Prusty
Sensors 2019, 19(6), 1310; https://doi.org/10.3390/s19061310 - 15 Mar 2019
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Precision sensing in the characterization of complex additive manufacturing processes such as the Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) technique is important since the process involves a significant level of uncertainty in terms of quality and integrity of the manufactured product. These uncertainties can be [...] Read more.
Precision sensing in the characterization of complex additive manufacturing processes such as the Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) technique is important since the process involves a significant level of uncertainty in terms of quality and integrity of the manufactured product. These uncertainties can be monitored by embedding optical fibre Bragg grating (FBGs) sensors which provide accurate and simultaneous measurement of strain and temperature during the AFP process. The embedded sensors have been shown to remain resilient in continuous health monitoring after manufacturing. The thermal history obtained from the FBG sensors demonstrates a reduction of temperature on the bottom ply by up to 25% when the plies are laid one above the other. A numerical tool is developed to identify the physical parameters which may be responsible for the rise/fall of the temperature during ply layup. The numerical findings agree well with the sensor data and is extended to capture a breadth of parametric studies through the layup simulation. The model provides a comprehensive insight to the characteristics of the laid and the laying ply from a thermo-mechanics perspective. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smart Sensors and Smart Structures)
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