Unknown Organization (20240217173). METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC CAPILLARY-DRIVEN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF CONTINUOUS FIBER COMPOSITE simplified abstract
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC CAPILLARY-DRIVEN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF CONTINUOUS FIBER COMPOSITE
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC CAPILLARY-DRIVEN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF CONTINUOUS FIBER COMPOSITE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240217173 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC CAPILLARY-DRIVEN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF CONTINUOUS FIBER COMPOSITE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a process for additive manufacturing of a thermoset resin fiber reinforced composite, where fiber material is deposited, heated to create a thermal gradient, and then a thermosetting polymer is dispensed to wick into the fiber material.
- Heating fiber material to create a moving thermal gradient.
- Dispensing thermosetting polymer onto heated fiber material.
- Dynamic wicking of polymer into fiber material along the thermal gradient.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for lightweight, strong components. - Automotive industry for durable and impact-resistant parts. - Construction industry for structural elements with high strength.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the strength and durability of fiber reinforced composites. - Allows for precise control over the distribution of thermosetting polymer. - Enables the production of complex shapes with high performance characteristics.
Benefits: - Improved mechanical properties of composite materials. - Enhanced design flexibility for customized components. - Increased efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction for the production of high-performance components with superior strength and durability.
Questions about Thermoset Resin Fiber Reinforced Composite: 1. How does the process of dynamic wicking improve the properties of the composite material? 2. What are the specific advantages of using thermoset resin in fiber reinforced composites?
Original Abstract Submitted
a process for additive manufacturing of a thermoset resin fiber reinforced composite, composites produced using the same, and system for producing such a composite. the process includes depositing a fiber material along a path having a direction; heating the fiber material using a heater to generate a moving thermal gradient in the fiber material trailing the heater relative to the path direction; and dispensing a thermosetting polymer material on the heated fiber material at a trailing distance the from the heater along the path. the thermosetting polymer dynamically wicks into the fiber material along the thermal gradient in the path direction.
