Compaction behavior of continuous carbon fiber tows: an experimental analysis. (4th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kastanis, D.; Steiner, H.; Fauster, E.; Schledjewski, R.
• Is Part Of: Advanced manufacturing. Volume 1:Number 3(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-04
• Subjects: Compaction, -- Fiber tow, -- Composites, -- Light sectioning; Composite materials -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; 620.19205
• DOI: 10.1080/20550340.2015.1114794
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2055-0340

Abstract

Graphical Abstract: Abstract : The compaction behavior of continuous carbon fiber tows was experimentally studied by means of laser light sectioning method. This method allows a direct measurement of tow cross-sectional dimensions during continuous processes. In this work the carbon fiber tows are axially stressed and laid on a curved structure in order to examine their compaction behavior on a smooth surface. The results show a similar compaction behavior for all studied carbon fiber tows that is independent of the tow size.