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A. K. Ghosh, M. Dwivedi, Processability of Polymeric Composites,
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Processability in Closed
Mould Processing
of Polymeric Composites
8.1
Closed Mould Processing Technologies – 206
8.1.1
Matched Die Moulding – 206
8.1.2
Compression Moulding – 210
8.1.3
Autoclaving – 212
8.1.4
Pressure Bag and Vacuum Bag Moulding – 214
8.1.5
Injection Moulding – 216
8.1.6
Pultrusion – 217
8.1.7
Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer
Moulding (VARTM) – 219
8.2
Processing-Induced Defects in Polymeric
Composites – 222
8.2.1
Unprepared Reinforcement or Matrix – 222
8.2.2
Improper Storage Conditions – 222
8.2.3
Wrong Placement of Fibres – 223
8.2.4
Improper Volume Fractions – 223
8.2.5
Uncontrolled Temperature, Pressure, and Time – 223
8.2.6
Improper Closing of the Mould – 224
8.2.7
Demoulding Temperature – 224
8.2.8
Post-fabrication Finishing Operations – 224
8.3
Future Composite Manufacturing
Technologies – 224
8.3.1
Stitched Preform Followed by VARTM – 225
8.3.2
Continuous Sandwich Panel – 225
8.3.3
3-D Weaving – 225
8.3.4
Mechatronics – 225
8.3.5
Co-curing Technology – 226
References – 227
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