Details
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 4073-4084 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 19th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2013 - Montreal, Canada Duration: 28 Jul 2013 → 2 Aug 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 19th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2013 |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Montreal |
| Period | 28 Jul 2013 → 2 Aug 2013 |
Abstract
The production of composite components for automotive applications using the RTM (resin transfer molding) technology still faces challenges. This paper focuses challenges that occur during the preforming. With respect to the handling technology, the preforming is one of the remaining automation challenges in the RTM process chain. To face these challenges this paper suggests a concept for a formflexible handling technology, in called FormHand in this article. Further, this paper describes the application of this concept, looks at key aspects of the realization phase for a first experimental set-up and discusses test results with a first prototype. This prototype already validates the features of the proposed concept. After a summary, this paper discusses future research fields according to the concept of FormHand.
Keywords
- Automated composites manufacturing, Form-flexible, Handling and draping, Integration of functionality, Preform gripper, Preforming
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- General Engineering
- Materials Science(all)
- Ceramics and Composites
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2013. 4073-4084 Paper presented at 19th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2013, Montreal, Canada.
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AU - Kunz, Holger
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AU - Raatz, Annika
AU - Dilger, K.
AU - Dröder, Klaus
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