Description:

Webinar

The Composite Factory of the Future: Utilizing Process Simulation and Real-time Material Characterization

Dr. Alec Redmann

Sector Manager,

Polymer Composites & Thermosets

NETZSCH

Monday, August 19,  Webinar at 6:00 PM Pacific time

Abstract

The demand for rapid mass-production of composite structures requires more efficient manufacturing processes.

Thermal analysis tools like differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dielectric analysis (DEA) provide valuable information about material behavior that can be used for process simulation and optimization.  New tools have been developed to both streamline the implementation of thermal analysis data into process models and apply those models for real-time optimization.

This presentation will demonstrate how these tools were used to optimize the curing cycle for the airframe structures in a composite two passenger aircraft. A kinetic model was created and used to simulate different temperature profiles. An optimized curing cycle was created based on defined limitations of the material and manufacturing equipment. The optimization was validated experimentally, resulting in a cycle time reduction of more than 50%.

Speaker Background

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