Abstract
PEEK matrix composites exhibit great toughness and damage resistance. But the severe processing conditions and poor drapability result in in-efficiency in curved surface forming. This difficulty can be solved by flexible co-woven prepreg technology, facilitating the manufacture of complex curved surface structure with high quality and efficiency. The advantage of this flexible prepreg was demonstrated through the manufacture of stiffened panels with L stiffers and U stiffers, respectively.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-221 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Hangkong Cailiao Xuebao/Journal of Aeronautical Materials |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Co-consolidation
- Curved surface forming
- Flexible prepreg
- Thermoplastic matrix composite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Aerospace Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry