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A. K. Ghosh, M. Dwivedi, Processability of Polymeric Composites,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-3933-8_7
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Processability in Open
Mould Processing
of Polymeric Composites
7
7.1
Open Mould Processing Technologies – 181
7.1.1
Contact Layup – 181
7.1.2
Spray Layup – 184
7.1.3
Filament Winding Technology – 186
7.1.4
Polar Winding Technology – 189
7.1.5
Automated Tape Winding Technology – 190
7.1.6
Vacuum Infusion (VI) Technology – 192
7.1.7
Thermoforming – 194
7.1.8
Open Casting Process – 194
7.1.9
Prepreg Processing – 194
7.2
Processing-Induced Defects in Polymeric
Composites – 198
7.2.1
Unprepared Reinforcement or Matrix – 198
7.2.2
Improper Storage Conditions – 198
7.2.3
Wrong Placement of Fibres – 198
7.2.4
Improper Volume Fractions – 199
7.2.5
Uncontrolled Temperature, Pressure, and Time – 199
7.2.6
Improper Closing of the Mould – 199
7.2.7
Demoulding Temperature – 200
7.2.8
Post-fabrication Finishing Operations – 200
7.3
Future Composite Manufacturing
Technologies – 200
7.3.1
Automatic Filament Winding – 200
7.3.2
Automatic Tape Layup (ATL) Machine – 201
7.3.3
Automatic Ply Cutting (APC) Machine – 201
7.3.4
Tow Placement – 201
References – 202