UV curing composites manufacturing reseaarch cell
Automated cell manufacturing fiberglass composites starting from coils of all types of fiberglass fabrics, MAT, Combi and woven, based on ultraviolet (UV) curing technology. The cell consists of a prototype of manufacturing of preimpregnated UV, which has different processes, such as impregnation, dosing and precurado, and a second prototype of compaction and curing of the final composite, consisting of a compactor head driven by a robot. The cell is completed with the necessary equipment for the monitoring of the process, being able to measure forces, temperatures and degree of curing by means of the measurement of the dielectric properties of the material (DEA analysis). This cell also contemplates the characterization of the final composites by measuring porosity by ultrasound, thickness and fiber content by pyrolysis.
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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DEA analysis equipment. Epsilon 288 from NETZSCH
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NDT equipment
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Pirolitic oven
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Uv curing glass fiber composites compaction and curing equipment
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UV curing prepregs manufacturing prototype
Fields of application
Design and development of materials
Manufacturing processes
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Characterization of porosity, thickness and fiber content
The porosity, thickness and the fiber contentof a composite final part are analyzed.
Complete development of composite piece manufacturing using a new process based on UV technology.
From piece geometry, necessary materials and final application, viability of manufacturing processes of UV prepregs, compaction, curing and characterization.
Degree of curing monitoring by DEA
The curing process is monitored for a specific liquid molding process.