Processing Science

Developing models and simulations in a "virtual manufacturing" environment for process optimization and tool design that leads to improved quality and affordability; Evaluating influence of processing parameters on state of material, Innovate new composite manufacturing processes; Prototyping.

• Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM)
• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
• Induction
• Co-injection Resin Transfer Molding
• Processing

Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM)

• Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)
• SmartMolding
• Liquid Injection Molding Simulation (LIMS)

• Process and Performance Evaluation of the VAP Process
• Analytical Model for Vacuum Infusion Process
• Comparison of Different Distribution Media with VARTM Process on the Flow Visualization Workstation
• Improvement of Surface Quality during VARTM Processing
• Review of Process and Mechanical Property Data of VARTM Panels Fabricated with the Intelligent Process Control (IPC) System
• Repeatability of the VARTM Process in Order to Achieve Aeronautics Requirements
• Development of Covariance Between the Preform Variation and Flow Pattern Emergence in VARTM
• Repeatability and Variability of the Automated VARTM Process (undergraduate)
• Strength Improvement of Laminate Object Manufacturing (LOM) Molds
• Tall Structure Infusion via VARTM
• VARTM at Elevated Temperatures
• Micro-Flow Vacuum Control (MIVACON) VARTM and Multi-Step Processing of Composite Armors (undergraduate)

Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

• Resin Transfer Molding
• Liquid Composite Molding Innovation: Membrane-Based RTM and VIP Processing

• Modular Methodology for Sensing and Control in Resin Transfer Molding
• On-Line Mixing Studies of Resin and Curing Agents for Liquid Transfer Molding
• Progress in Flow Simulation in Liquid Composite Molding Using LIMS Program
• Flow Behavior and Permeability Characterization of Fiber Preforms (undergraduate)

Induction

• Magnetic Inductive Heating Behaviors of Ferrite Particles
• Hysteresis Bonding of Thermoplastic Composites Using Nickel/Polysulfone Adhesive Films
• Through-Thickness Heating of Layered Stack of Carbon Reinforced Prepregs
• TPU Laminate Fabrication Using the Induction Unit and the Lamination Unit

Co-injection Resin Transfer Molding

• In Situ Formation of Barrier Layer for CIRTM Processing

Processing

• Crystallization Kinetics Behavior of PEEK-Based Composites Exposed to High Heating and Cooling Rates
• Experimental Investigation of Dispersion during Flow of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Suspension in Fibrous Porous Media
• High-Pressure Process for Foaming Soybean-Oil Polymers
• Melt Processing of MWNT/HDPE Composite Films
• Electrospinning of Nanofiber Mats (undergraduate)

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