High-Fiber contents in High-Performance thermoplastics

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

10 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Intermediate

Target:

Professionals, Students

This nugget introduces high-performance thermoplastic composites and key considerations while printing them. Continuous carbon fiber-reinforced composites demonstrate the possibility of producing stronger and lighter structures than those manufactured using aluminum alloys. So they have emerged as a suitable candidate for light-weighing applications in the aerospace industry as well. The strength of these composites is highly dependent upon the fiber content in the composite. The strategies to maximize the fiber content in continuous carbon fiber-reinforced composites have been presented.

Learning outcomes

The learner is able to understand the key considerations in the processing of high-performance thermoplastics
The learner is able to recognize the processing methods for impregnating the fibers.
The learner is able to understand the competitive edge of the Continuous Carbon Fiber-reinforced Polymers and strategies for maximizing their fiber content