A Review on the Out-of-Autoclave Process for Composite Manufacturing

被引：47

作者：

Ekuase, Okunzuwa Austine ^{[1
]}

Anjum, Nafiza ^{[1
]}

Eze, Vincent Obiozo ^{[1
]}

Okoli, Okenwa, I ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Florida State Univ FSU, Florida Agr & Mech Univ FAMU, High Performance Mat Inst, Coll Engn, Tallahassee, FL 32310 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE | 2022年 / 6卷 / 06期

基金：

美国国家科学基金会;

关键词：

autoclave; out-of-autoclave; resin transfer molding; quickstep; composite; RESIN FILM INFUSION; FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER; VACUUM INFUSION; CURE CYCLE; CARBON/EPOXY COMPOSITES; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; PROCESS PARAMETERS; PART I; PREPREG; FABRICATION;

D O I：

10.3390/jcs6060172

中图分类号：

TB33 [复合材料];

学科分类号：

摘要：

Composite materials have gained increased usage due to their unique characteristic of a high-stiffness-to-weight ratio. High-performing composite materials are produced in the autoclave by applying elevated pressure and temperature. However, the process is characterized by numerous disadvantages, such as long cycle time, massive investment, costly tooling, and excessive energy consumption. As a result, composite manufacturers seek a cheap alternative to reduce cost and increase productivity. The out-of-autoclave (OoA) process manufactures composites by applying vacuum, pressure, and heat outside of the autoclave. This review discusses the common out-of-autoclave processes for various applications. The theoretical and practical merits and demerits are presented, and areas for future research are discussed.

引用

页数：30

共 149 条

[1]

Aboudi J, 2013, MICROMECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS: A GENERALIZED MULTISCALE ANALYSIS APPROACH, P1

[2] Investigations into various methods of liquid injection to achieve mouldings with minimum void contents and full wet out [J].