The SCRIMP Process
The SCRIMP Process
The SCRIMP Process
for
Composites
Presented by
P.RAMAKRISHNAN
Composites:
is a heterogeneous combination
of two or more materials
(reinforcing elements, fillers and
binders), differing in form or
composition.
results in a material that
maximizes specific performance
properties.
Role of Resins in Composites:
Resin roles:
Dissipate loads to the fiber network
Maintain fiber orientation
Protect the fiber network from
damaging environmental conditions
such as humidity and high
temperature
The resin often dictates the process
and processing conditions.
Role of fiber in composites:
fiber network is the load-bearing
component.
Molding processes:
Resin Transfer Molding
Resin infusion
Step-1:
dry reinforcement is pre-shaped
Resins:
epoxy,
polyester,
vinylester
phenolic,
high temperature resins such as
bismaleimides can be used at
elevated process temperatures.
Material options:
Fibres:
carbon (pitch-based or PAN-based),
several types of glass (E, S, S2 or A)
and Kevlar ®
Any. Stitched materials work well in
this process since the gaps allow rapid
resin transport.
Some specially developed fabrics can
assist with resin flow.
Parts of RTM:
1. Preforming
2. Tooling
3. Injection
4. Cure
5. Demolding
Parts of RTM:
Schematic view of RTM layout:
Injection:
Benefits:
Low capital investment
Good surface quality -Components
will have good surface finish on both
sides.
Tooling flexibility
Ability to mold large, complex
structural and hollow shapes.
Advantages:
Moldings can be manufactured to close
dimensional tolerances.
Ability to build-in fiber volume fraction
loadings up to 65%.
Uniformity of thickness and fiber loading,
resulting in uniform shrinkage.
Inserts may be incorporated into moldings.
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Uses only low pressure injection.
Ability to produce near net shape
moldings, reducing material wastage.
Process can be automated, resulting
in higher production rates with less
scrap.
Ability to achieve from 0.1mm to
90mm laminate thickness.
Disadvantages:
Matched tooling is expensive,
Generally limited to smaller
components.
Unimpregnated areas can occur
resulting in very expensive scrap
parts.
Volume of manufacturing:
low-cost/high-volume 500-50,000
parts per year of the automotive
industry
higher performance/lower volume
50-5,000 parts per year of the
aerospace industry.
Applications:
Small complex aircraft
automotive components,
train seats
Resin Infusion:
utilizes a vacuum bag to
compact a parts
laminate ply of reinforcements
materials laid onto the mold.
the resin is allowed to be infused
by the vacuum to completely
wetout the reinforcements and
eliminate all air voids in the
laminate structure.
Materials:
vinyl ester,
and epoxy
transportation,
Shape
Required performance
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