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Mechanical Performance of Incrementally Formed Flax Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Caps

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Incremental forming represents a versatile and cost-effective alternative to conventional sheet forming processes. In recent years, its application has been extended to polymers and composite materials. Among these, natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastics offer several advantages, as natural fibers are widely available, contribute to the semi-biodegradability of the composites, and serve as effective reinforcements for polymer matrices. This experimental study examines the mechanical properties of flax woven fabric-reinforced polypropylene composites, fabricated via compression molding, and their suitability for producing spherical caps through cold incremental forming. A range of features was investigated to assess the effectiveness of incremental forming on these biobased composites and to compare the mechanical performance of undeformed and deformed laminates.

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Solid State Phenomena (Volume 391)

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April 2026

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Antonio Formisano*, Luca Boccarusso, Dario de Fazio, Giuseppe Irace, Massimo Durante

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Incremental Forming, Mechanical Performance, Natural Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

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