A Model of the Manufacturing Process of Thermoplastic Matrix Composites
- 1 November 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Composite Materials
- Vol. 21 (11), 1017-1055
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002199838702101103
Abstract
A model is presented of the steps involved in the manufacturing process of semicrystal line thermoplastic matrix composites. The model relates the temperature and pressure ap plied during processing to a) the flow of the matrix into the fiber tow, b) the formation of contact and bond between adjacent plies, and c) the crystallinity. The results of the model were verified by tests performed with PEEK 150P polymer and APC-2 graphite/PEEK composite.Keywords
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