EVo: Net Shape RTM Production Line

Authors

  • Sven Torstrick German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems
  • Felix Kruse German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems
  • Martin Wiedemann German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17815/jlsrf-2-125

Abstract

EVo research platform is operated by the Center for Lightweight-Production-Technology of the German Aerospace Center in Stade. Its objective is technology demonstration of a fully automated RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) production line for composite parts in large quantities. Process steps include cutting and ply handling, draping, stacking, hot-forming, preform-trimming to net shape, resin injection, curing and demolding.

Author Biography

Sven Torstrick, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems

Center for Lightweight Production Technology

Team Leader Net Shape RTM

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Cite article as: DLR-FA & DLR-ZLP et al. (2016). EVo: Net Shape RTM Production Line. Journal of large-scale research facilities, 2, A66. http://dx.doi.org/10.17815/jlsrf-2-125

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Published

2016-04-18

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Vol. 2 (2016)

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http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0001-jlsrf-2-125-6

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