2-D forming of low cost steered fibre laminates.
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Bristol
Department Name: Aerospace Engineering
Abstract
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| Description | This research demonstrated the possibility of producing curved fiber composite laminates using a low-cost manual layup process, showcasing the potential of such non-conventional composite design. |
| Exploitation Route | A collaborative research with an industrial partner aiming at producing a tangible technology demonstrator would be an ideal route. |
| Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine Education Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | The project demonstrated the feasibility of a low-cost manual fiber-steering technique using dry fabrics. The manufacturing process developed can allow ordinary individuals to explore the benefits of curving fibre laminate designs in small composite parts without requiring expensive automated fibre placement. |
| Description | Project meetings with partner universities |
| Organisation | University of Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Providing technical advice on manufacturing of fibre-steered composite structures. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Through technical meetings with the team at the University of Glasgow, technical advice on manufacturing of fibre-steered composite structures was provided, and their analysis and test results were jointly evaluated. |
| Impact | No direct output from this collaboration yet. |
| Start Year | 2021 |