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Advanced Composite Manufacturing


Abstract: As part of the project-based course taught by Prof. R. Byron Pipes at Purdue University, this experience aimed at examining the phenomenon involved in manufacturing of advanced composites, such as Extrusion Deposition Additive Manufacturing (EDAM), Darcy flow, permeability and compaction of fiber beds, thermoset reaction kinetics, polymer viscosity, property measurements, heat transfer, void formation, polymer physical properties, anisotropic composite properties, and residual behavior. The course developed the following theoretical and experimental skills”


Project Images

Figure 76. Extrusion Deposition Additive Manufacturing (EDAM)

Figure 77. Thermal Imaging of EDAM produced sample

Figure 78. Temperatures for Specific EDAM Sample Layers Calibrated

Figure 79. Layer Time - Different Extrusion Temperatures

Figure 80. Differential Scanning Calorimetry Set-Up

Figure 81. DSC Result

Figure 82. Rheometer Set-Up and Procedure

Figure 83. Darcy Flow Experimental Set-Up

Figure 84. Vaccum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM)

Figure 85. VARTM 3D Modeling Deviation Analysis

Figure 86. Squeeze Flow/compression Molding Procedure

Figure 87. 3D Laser Scanning using FARO-Arm

Figure 88. Modeling Simulation and CT Scan of Pin Bracket

Figure 89. Preparation of Mold

Figure 90. Compression Molding and Result

Figure 91. CFRP NACA Air Duct Manufactured using Autoclave Curing

Figure 92: Extrusion Deposition Additive Manufacturing Process

Figure 93. EDAM Result

Figure 94. Sheet Forming