A 3D process simulation model for wet compression moulding

• DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106379
• Publication Date: 2021-04-01T04:15:53Z
• Authors: Christian T. Poppe; Constantin Krauß; Fabian Albrecht; Luise Kärger
• Keywords: Infiltration (HVAC); Injection moulding

Wet Compression Moulding (WCM) provides large-scale production potential for continuously fibre-reinforced structural components due to simultaneous infiltration and draping during moulding. Due thickness-dominated of the laminate, comparatively low cavity pressures are sufficient - a considerable economical advantage. Similar other Liquid (LCM) processes, forming strongly interact process. However, degree is much higher in WCM, which disqualifies sequential modelling approach. This demonstrated this work via experimental characterisation interaction between compaction permeability woven fabric by trials with transparent double dome geometry, facilitates an situ visualization fluid progression In light, contrast existing form filling approaches, forming-inspired, three-dimensional process simulation approach presented containing two fully-coupled macroscopic fluid-submodels. The combined model successfully benchmarked using tooling.