Simplified Method of Resin Infusion Process Simulation on Example of Formula Student Lightweight Components

Abstract:

In the production of lightweight composite parts, resin infusion is the leading technology due to its excellent quality-to-cost ratio [1], [2]. Not only is there no need to use expensive equipment such as autoclaves, but the resulting fiber to resin ratio is very high, which makes parts very stiff, strong, and lightweight [3], [4]. Other advantages include a glossy surface and a structure that free of macro-pores, provided when the process is well prepared. The equipment used in this process allows one to manufacture part in virtually any size and shape [5]. The main difficulty is to design resin feed lines in way that will saturate fabrics until the resin gels. To facilitate this process design finite element codes can be used to simulate the flow of resin during infusion [6].

• Periodical: Solid State Phenomena (Volume 251)
• Pages: 41-46
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.251.41
• Online since: July 2016
• Authors: Maciej WNUK*, Artur Iluk
• Keywords: Carbon Fiber, Laminates, Resin Flow Simulation, Resin Infusion

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