EB Curing of VARTM Fabricated Maritime Composite Structures

EB Curing of VARTM Fabricated Maritime Composite Structures

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Abstract:

Electron beam EB curing can be used to manufacture composite material components at higher speeds and with greater production flexibility than conventional techniques. Because curing is not initiated until irradiation, timing restrictions associated with lay up and resin infusion can be relaxed, leading to reduced scrap and rework. Furthermore EB curing systems are generally solventless, with fewer VOCs, and therefore more environmentally friendly. This report describes a Phase I SBIR project with the objective of demonstrating the feasibility of the practical application of this technology in the boat building industry.

Author(s):

No Author(s) Identified

Author Organization(s):

DAMILIC CORP ROCKVILLE MD

Pagination:

0019

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

USSOCOM-1-97/1

Contract/Grant Number(s):

USZA22-97-P-0013

Monitor Series:

1-97/1, USSOCOM

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.3_Educating

Communities of Interest:

No COI(s) Identified

Descriptor(s):

*ELECTRON BEAMS, *CURING, VELOCITY, PRODUCTION, COMPOSITE MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, IRRADIATION, BOATS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Laminates and Composite Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering and Control of Production Systems, Particle Accelerators, Marine Engineering

Keyword(s):

SBIR, LAY UP, TIMING, RESIN INFUSION, SOVENTLESS, VOC(VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS)

Report Date:

1997 Sep 19

Creation Date:

1997 Oct 08