NASA NTRS · 20040086570
Matrix Characterization and Development for the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Process
Abstract
The curing kinetics and viscosity of an epoxy resin system, SI-ZG-5A, have been characterized for application in the vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) process. Impregnation of a typical carbon fiber perform provided the test bed for the characterization. Process simulations were carried out using the process model, COMPRO, to examine heat transfer and curing kinetics for a fully impregnated panel, neglecting resin flow. The predicted viscosity profile and final degree of cure were found to be in good agreement with experimental observations.
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Grimsley, B. W., Hubert, P., Hou, T. H., Cano, R. J., Loos, A. C., Pipes, R. B.. 2001-01-01. Matrix Characterization and Development for the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Process. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20040086570
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