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Mengting Sun1,2, Zongsu Zhang2, Feng Liu2
1Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China.
This study optimizes advanced pultrusion preforming for composite materials by using finite element analysis and experimental research. The findings improve material deformation coordination and identify optimal process parameters for defect reduction in aviation components.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Composite Materials
Background:
- Advanced pultrusion is key for continuous composite component manufacturing, especially in aviation.
- Preforming stage defects like strain concentration and wrinkles hinder quality.
- Process parameters significantly influence defect severity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a mold surface optimization method for 3D strain homogenization in pultrusion.
- To analyze the impact of process parameters on preforming quality.
- To provide technical support for complex cross-section component manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Finite element modeling for mold surface optimization.
- Optimization goal: controlling strain within 5% for improved deformation coordination.
- Experimental analysis of preforming temperature, traction speed, and tension.
Main Results:
- Mold surface optimization effectively improved material deformation coordination.
- Process parameters influence quality with an "improvement first, then deterioration" trend.
- Optimal parameter combinations were identified for enhanced preforming quality.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method enhances strain homogenization and material deformation coordination.
- Systematic analysis revealed optimal process parameter ranges for pultrusion quality.
- This research supports the advanced pultrusion of complex composite components.
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