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Resin transfer molding of BMIs and polymides
Author(s) -
Colton Jonathan S.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.10147
Subject(s) - transfer molding , materials science , composite material , mold , molding (decorative) , aerospace , hot press , thermosetting polymer , political science , law
Bismaleimdes (BMI) and experimental polyimides were resin transfer molded into carbon fiber fabrics using a custom‐built injection mold placed within a vacuum hot press. This represents the first time that the latter type of materials has been resin transfer molded. This is a critical stage in developing materials and processing methods for future aerospace applications, such as the High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT).