论文信息 - Analysis of vacuum bag resin transfer molding process

Analysis of vacuum bag resin transfer molding process

An analytical model is developed to analyze the resin flow through a deformable fiber preform during vacuum bag resin transfer molding (VBRTM) process. The force balance between the resin and the fiber preform is used to account for the swelling of fiber preform inside a flexible vacuum bag. Mold filling through multiple resin inlets is analyzed under different vacuum conditions. The formation of dry spots is demonstrated in the presence of residual air. Molding of a three-dimensional ship hull with lateral and longitudinal stiffeners is simulated to demonstrate the applicability of the model.

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