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On Readiness in Advanced Thermoplastic Composite Production

Fischer, Frederic (2018) On Readiness in Advanced Thermoplastic Composite Production. DLR-Forschungsbericht. DLR-FB-2018-37. Dissertation. Augsburg University. 210 S.

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Abstract

New materials, processes and production technologies are assessed for the insertion to the next single-aisle aircraft generation. For such high volume applications costly advanced thermoplastic composites will only be a viable competitor to aluminum if the benefits of the material can be lined by opportunities for efficient and flexible production technologies and entirely new assembly strategies. In this work, the process chain based on automated patch-preforming accompanied by oven vacuum consolidation and press forming is assessed in terms of readiness. The main focus was laid upon improvement of the consolidation steps. Two use-cases, namely a sine wave beam assembly made of CF/PEI and a skin segment made of CF/PEEK and CF/PEKK were chosen as demonstrator structures. The work is focused on producibility and reproducible manufacture of development test structures up to sub-component level in order to assess and promote the maturity of production technologies. With the described empirical approach in carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic production we are able to identify needs for further technology maturation, describe successful routes toward higher readiness but also distinguish potential dead ends and show stoppers.

Item URL in elib:https://elib.dlr.de/123137/
Document Type:Monograph (DLR-Forschungsbericht, Dissertation)
Title:On Readiness in Advanced Thermoplastic Composite Production
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Fischer, FredericUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5421-4336UNSPECIFIED
Date:2018
Refereed publication:Yes
Open Access:No
Number of Pages:210
ISSN:1434-8454
Status:Published
Keywords:advanced thermoplastic composites, production technology, ultrasonic spot welding, oven vacuum consolidation, press forming, production-induced defects, technology readiness
Institution:Augsburg University
Department:Institute of Materials Resource Management
HGF - Research field:Aeronautics, Space and Transport
HGF - Program:Aeronautics
HGF - Program Themes:fixed-wing aircraft
DLR - Research area:Aeronautics
DLR - Program:L AR - Aircraft Research
DLR - Research theme (Project):L - Structures and Materials (old)
Location: Augsburg
Institutes and Institutions:Institute of Structures and Design > Automation and Production Technology
Deposited By: Fischer, Frederic
Deposited On:13 Dec 2018 11:54
Last Modified:26 May 2025 13:06

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