Determination of key resin parameters to support FE modelling of composites forming

Project aim

Development of new testing methodologies and apparatus. Determination of which resin properties have a meaningful impact on processing induced warpage.

Project background

This project was undertaken to help fully understand the presence of processing-induced stresses and how resin parameters can be measured in order to successfully create an accurate FE model of the composites forming process. The key properties of the resin which affect processing-induced warpage will also need to be determined. Acquiring such information regarding the properties of the resin will require the creation of new test methodologies along with the possible creation of novel testing apparatus.