scholarly journals Design of a Braided Composite Badminton Racket on Solidworks

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-58
Author(s):  
Mackenzie Neufeld ◽  
Ahmed Samir Ead ◽  
Eric Lepp
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Synthetic Fibre ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
3D Modelling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Curing Process ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
To Come

Current badminton rackets are typically made out of steel, aluminium, or carbon fibre. Although these materials perform acceptably, there are some downsides to their properties. However, these non-ideal characteristics of badminton rackets may be overcome with the usage of different manufacturing materials, specifically braided composites. An example of a braided material is KevlarⓇ. Kevlar is a heat resistant and high strength synthetic fibre that can be manufactured into braids using a maypole braiding system. These Kevlar braids can then be manipulated to a preferred shape for the curing process. In order to come up with a feasible design to base the prototype, a 3D modelling software (SolidWorksTM) is used. This ensures geometrical viability and possible to manufacture of the prototype. Modeling a badminton racket on Solidworks required the modelling of a racket head, and handle. The head was created using 2 ellipses, one of which acted as a skeleton, or mould for the Kevlar braid, and the other was a hollow ellipse which encompassed the mold and acted as the Kevlar braid. The solid ellipse was created in two halves, each having either an extrusion or a hole in the ends. This allowed them to easily attach to form a full ellipse. Once modeled, the solid ellipse was 3D printed to act as the curing mandrel, an internal skeleton for the Kevlar braids. In order to attach the head to the handle, a three-part connector piece was created and 3D printed. The rod of the racket was not created with an internal skeleton because the flexibility would falter. Instead, the Kevlar braids were slid off the material after curing and attached to the racket heads connector piece. In order to have a balanced weight ratio throughout the racket, the grip was created with an internal 3D printed skeleton. This structure allowed for a feasible, flexible, and strong Kevlar based product.

scholarly journals Sequential Laser–Mechanical Drilling of Thick Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites (CFRP) for Industrial Applications

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2136
Author(s):  
Sharizal Ahmad Sobri ◽  
Robert Heinemann ◽  
David Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Fibre Laser ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Thrust And Torque

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites (CFRPs) can be costly to manufacture, but they are typically used anywhere a high strength-to-weight ratio and a high steadiness (rigidity) are needed in many industrial applications, particularly in aerospace. Drilling composites with a laser tends to be a feasible method since one of the composite phases is often in the form of a polymer, and polymers in general have a very high absorption coefficient for infrared radiation. The feasibility of sequential laser–mechanical drilling for a thick CFRP is discussed in this article. A 1 kW fibre laser was chosen as a pre-drilling instrument (or initial stage), and mechanical drilling was the final step. The sequential drilling method dropped the overall thrust and torque by an average of 61%, which greatly increased the productivity and reduced the mechanical stress on the cutting tool while also increasing the lifespan of the bit. The sequential drilling (i.e., laser 8 mm and mechanical 8 mm) for both drill bits (i.e., 2- and 3-flute uncoated tungsten carbide) and the laser pre-drilling techniques has demonstrated the highest delamination factor (SFDSR) ratios. A new laser–mechanical sequence drilling technique is thus established, assessed, and tested when thick CFRP composites are drilled.

scholarly journals That which fits the mold: a braided composite wing

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-64
Author(s):  
Nabiha Saghar ◽  
Eric Lepp ◽  
Ahmed Ead ◽  
Jason Carey
Keyword(s):  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Braided Composites ◽  
Braided Composite ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Tubular Surface ◽  
Female Part ◽  
Airplane Wing ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Composite Wing

In this design study, a model airplane wing, partially constructed from braided composite panels, was made for the purpose of demonstrating the applications of braided composites for aerospace components. Fibres of Kevlar® were braided together along a tubular surface, then subsequently cut and unrolled to form two planar sheets of interlaced yarns that could be laid down in a 3D printed mold to later be coated in resin. The mold consisted of four parts: two female parts to shape the composite wing panels and two male parts to compress the composite. When connected together they form a fused core. A fibre sheet was draped over each female part, and its extraneous edges were folded inward to form a second layer as reinforcement. Each sheet was then laid up with Ecopoxy® resin and allowed to cure while sandwiched between the female mold and its corresponding male component. Upon disassembly of the mold system, a braided composite wing panel had formed upon both halves of the 3D printed core. The external portion of each panel was found to be smooth with few irregularities that could potentially compromise their aerodynamic performance. The mold was constructed to facilitate the process of cold-curing rather than curing at an elevated temperature. For heated cure process, the use of metal would be recommended because it generally deforms negligibly through heating and cooling. A metal mold would also be used to ease the process of debonding from the composite materials. Care should be taken to ensure that fibre orientation is consistent. The results illustrate how a mold can be fabricated to facilitate the process of curing braided composites, and can serve to improve the quality of products that require a higher strength to weight ratio.  

scholarly journals Tribological Investigations of PVD Coated Multi-Layer Constructions

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Schulze ◽  
Holger Seidlitz ◽  
Franziska Konig ◽  
Sabine WeiB
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Physical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Metal Cutting ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Coating System ◽  
Wear Rates

<p class="1Body">Multi-layer constructions become more and more relevant in lightweight applications due to their high strength to weight ratio. They offer excellent crash, damping and recycling properties. Also, the morphology of thermoplastic carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) render them interesting for large scale manufacturing processes. Nevertheless, a major disadvantage results in a poor resistance against wear and tear, e.g. erosion, which is attributed to weak hardness properties. Hence, this work deals with tribological investigations on orthotropic carbon fibre reinforced polymers (PA 6) either with protective ceramic coating or without. The chosen coating system is a well-known protective covering of metal components, e.g. metal cutting tools, produced by physical vapor deposition (PVD). To characterize the coating system on thermoplastic CFRP, standard analyzing methods are utilized, like optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The tribological investigations are conducted by the tribological ball on disk method to generate wear tracks on the sample surfaces and hence to calculate the wear rates. These results are compared to literature findings with respect to a certain protective coating system (TiN) and a second nano-structured gel coating system, where both systems are deposited on a thermosetting material, i.e. carbon fibre reinforced epoxy resin, respectively. For this purpose the feasibility of depositing a protective ceramic layer on thermoplastic CFRP is demonstrated. First results on suitable surface pre-treatments have shown a significant influence on the coating quality. The improved performance regarding the wear behavior with respect to tribology compared to the poor substrate and existing technologies is shown additionally.</p>

Validation of Macroscopic Forming Simulations of a Unidirectional Pre-Impregnated Material through Optical Measurements

2013 ◽  
Vol 554-557 ◽  
pp. 465-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexane Margossian ◽  
François Dumont ◽  
Uwe Beier
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic

Presenting interesting aspects such as a high strength-to-weight ratio, Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic components are frequently used in the aerospace industry. The forming step, which conforms the reinforcement to a specific geometry, is a sensitive phase of the manufacturing process. In order to detect the occurrence of defects prior to any trial, forming methods are often simulated via finite element software. The presented work will detail the simulation validation of a double curved helicopter frame forming out of a unidirectional carbon fibre pre-impregnated material (M21E, Hexcel®). The finite element model was based on an explicit approach at a macroscopic level and developed via the commercially available software Visual-Crash PAM (ESI®) [1]. The validation was carried out on six different preforms. Measurements of the top layers were performed by an enhanced version of a 4D measuring system, originally developed for non-woven fabric [2], able to make reproducible photographic and height measurements (Fig. 1). Experimental results were then compared to simulated ones. Due to material specificities, the photo quality reached for non-crimp fabrics could not be achieved [2]. After hardware and software modifications, measurements and analyses were eventually successfully completed. The validation of the simulation reached an accuracy of 1° to 3° depending on the geometrical features of the preform (Fig. 2).

scholarly journals The Prediction of Surface Temperature in Drilling of Ti6Al4V

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 467-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Işik ◽  
A. Kentli
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Major Application ◽  
Maximum Temperatures

Abstract Titanium and its alloys are attractive materials due to their unique high strength-weight ratio that is maintained at elevated temperatures and their exceptional corrosion resistance. The major application of titanium has been in the aerospace industry. However, the focus shift of market trends from military to commercial and aerospace to industry also been reported. On the other hand, titanium and its alloys are notorious for their poor thermal properties and are classified as difficult-to-machine materials. These properties limit the use of these materials especially in the markets where cost is much more of a factor than in aerospace. Machining is an important manufacturing process because it is almost always involved if precision is required and is the most effective process for small volume production. Due to the low machinability of the alloys under study, selecting the machining conditions and parameters is crucial. The range of feeds and cutting speeds, which provide a satisfactory tool life, is very limited. On the other hand, adequate tool, coating, geometry and cutting flow materials should be used: otherwise, the high wear of the tool, and the possible tolerance errors, would introduce unacceptable flaws in parts that require a high degree of precision. In this study, heat changes of Ti6Al4V has been examined on the basis of cutting parameters such as depth of cut, feedrate and cutting speed during drilling. Heat changes of the material and tool was monitored by a thermal camera. Maximum temperatures of the experiments were taken to examine optimum cutting parameters. Obtained results have been used to generate a regression analysis and it is seen that regression has given accurate data.

Precipitation in Al-Li-Zr alloys

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-187
Author(s):  
D.M. Vanderwalker
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Precipitation Hardening ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Water Quench ◽  
Aluminum Lithium ◽  
Aluminum Lithium Alloys ◽  
Lithium Alloys ◽  
Zr Alloys

Aluminum-lithium alloys have a low density and high strength to weight ratio. They are being developed for the aerospace industry.The high strength of Al-Li can be attributed to precipitation hardening. Unfortunately when aged, Al-Li aquires a low ductility and fracture toughness. The precipitate in Al-Li is part of a sequence SSSS → Al3Li → AlLi A description of the phases may be found in reference 1 . This paper is primarily concerned with the Al3Li phase. The addition of Zr to Al-Li is being explored to find the optimum in properties. Zirconium improves fracture toughness and inhibits recrystallization. This study is a comparision between two Al-Li-Zr alloys differing in Zr concentration.Al-2.99Li-0.17Zr(alloy A) and Al-2.99Li-0.67Zr (alloy B) were solutionized for one hour at 500oc followed by a water quench. The specimens were then aged at 150°C for 16 or 40 hours. The foils were punched into 3mm discs. The specimens were electropolished with a 1/3 nitric acid 2/3 methanol solution. The transmission electron microscopy was conducted on the JEM 200CX microscope.

TUNGUM ALLOY

Alloy Digest ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Fatigue Properties ◽  
Excellent Corrosion Resistance

Abstract Tungum alloy combines an unusually high strength-to-weight ratio, with ductility, excellent corrosion resistance, and good fatigue properties. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming. Filing Code: Cu-806. Producer or source: Tungum Ltd.

SANDVIK Ti-3Al-2.5V GRADE 9

Alloy Digest ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Endurance Limit ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Strain Ratio ◽  
Bend Strength ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Excellent Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Titanium Aluminum ◽  
Fatigue Endurance

Abstract Sandvik Ti-3Al-2.5V Grade 9 titanium-aluminum alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance, especially to chloride media, and has a high strength-to-weight ratio, which is especially suitable for use in aerospace applications. Tubing can be produced having a CSR (contractile strain ratio) that enhances the fatigue endurance limit. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, tensile properties, and bend strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TI-109. Producer or source: Sandvik.

DONEGAL DC-50

Alloy Digest ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Precipitation Hardening ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating

Abstract Donegal DC-50 is a precipitation hardening stainless steel having high strength-weight ratio. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: SS-17. Producer or source: Donegal Manufacturing Corporation.

Non-Cottrell Behavior of the Dopamine Redox Reaction Observed on the Carbon Fibre Microelectrode by the Double-Step Voltcoulometry

2004 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarína Gmucová ◽  
Jozef Orlický ◽  
Juraj Pavlásek
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Redox Reaction ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Diffusion Current ◽  
Double Step ◽  
Dopamine Concentration ◽  
Living Body ◽  
Carbon Fibre Microelectrode ◽  
Experimental Errors

The redox reaction of the neurotransmitter dopamine at the carbon fibre microelectrode was studied by several electrochemical methods. It was found that under conditions usual in a living body, the diffusion current fullfils, within experimental errors, the behavior theoretically predicted by the Cottrell equation. Nevertheless, attention should be paid to the fact that unsupported or weakly supported conditions give rise to a non-Cottrell response of diffusion current. Moreover, similar changes were observed if the dopamine concentration was either lower such as several units of μmol l-1, or about 100 μmol l-1 or higher. The non-Cottrell behavior of diffusion current involves the nonlinearity of the dopamine calibration curve obtained by pulse techniques. The present work is aimed at pointing out that such behavior of the measured data could lead to misinterpretation of the obtained dopamine concentration. Similar features could be also achieved for the other catecholamines.

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