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Optimization of Compression Molding Process in Laminated Woven Composites

L. Onal

Department of Textile Engineering, Erciyes University, 38039 Kayseri, Turkey, lonal{at}erciyes.edu.tr

S. Adanur

Department of Textile Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 36849 USA

The production parameters of compression molding have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of glass-reinforced composites. The effects of compression molding parameters such as curing time, curing temperature, and clamp pressure on the stress-strain relation of the woven composites are examined for the same volume fraction ratio (Vf 1/4 39%). The contribution of epoxy resin and curing agent mixing ratio is investigated as well. The optimum production parameters with desired mechanical properties are investigated. The stress-strain relation of laminated glass fabric-reinforced composites fabricated with different manufacturing parameters is evaluated under tensile loading. ANOVA is performed for investigating the significance of each variable.

Key Words: compression molding • processing parameters • stress-strain relations • woven composites

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 24, No. 7, 775-780 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0731684405047767
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