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Process parameters estimation for structural reaction injection molding and resin transfer molding
Author(s) -
GonzálezRomero V. M.,
Macosko C. W.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.760300303
Subject(s) - transfer molding , materials science , curing (chemistry) , molding (decorative) , composite material , process (computing) , mechanical engineering , computer science , engineering , mold , operating system
Some design strategies for structural reaction injection molding (S‐RIM) and resin transfer molding (RTM) are presented. Our approach makes use of moldability diagrams to define the parameters necessary to meet the process requirements. Moldability diagrams are presented for the filling and curing steps. The criterion for selecting the amount of fiber reinforcement, injection time, catalyst level, and process temperatures in order to optimize properties and demold time is described.