Fibre Orientation Modelling for Rubber Press Forming of Thermoplastic Laminates

Lamers, E.A.D. and Akkerman, R. and Wijskamp, S. (2002) Fibre Orientation Modelling for Rubber Press Forming of Thermoplastic Laminates. In: Fifth ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, April 14-17, 2002, Krakow, Poland.

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Abstract:	In order to predict product distortions when producing thermoplastic composite parts in the Rubber Press Forming process, the occurring fibre re-orientation must be known. Classical geometric drape simulation methods can be used to predict the fibre re-orientation. However, these methods have difficulties to incorporate the process specific boundary conditions. Therefore, a fabric reinforced fluid model was implemented in the Finite Element package DIEKA, which is capable of modelling the boundary conditions as well. The predictions of both types of simulations are compared with the results of drape experiments on a double dome geometry
Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item
Faculty:	Engineering Technology (CTW)
Research Chair:	Mechanics of Forming Technology (MFT)
Research Group:	Design, Production and Management (DPM)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/59414
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