Predicting Failure Column

Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts

Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.


A digital twin to validate SMC performance in suspension structures

High-fidelity, anisotropic behavior material card, integrated with process simulation, structural FEA and validated with CT and physical tests enables optimization proven in award-winning SMC suspension knuckle.

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Predicting and mitigating failure in composite parts

Understanding the complexity of composites manufacturing resides in studying the design challenges inherent to fabrication, as much as the physics aspect. To serve this effort, CW introduces a new column, “Predicting Failure.”

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How to validate 3D-printed composite part performance

Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) workflow simulates composite material performance to speed development, optimize performance and reduce costs for a redesigned 3D-printed CFRP bracket.

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KraussMaffei Metering Systems
3D industrial laser projection
Thermwood Corp.
Airtech International Inc.

Optimized approach to predict delamination failure in CFRTP structures

ARRK Engineering and Mitsui Chemicals improved delamination prediction accuracy to help optimize absorbed energy/failure load for an overmolded TAFNEX CF/PP UD tape bumper beam.


NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Airtech
HEATCON Composite Systems
Kraussmaffei Metering Systems

Heat mapping simulation to improve AFP parts

An optical model developed for Coriolis Composites’ SimuReal AFP process simulation software enables verification of energy distributions during AFP to better define heating laws.  


3D industrial laser projection
KraussMaffei Metering Systems
Airtech
Kraussmaffei Metering Systems

Optimizing a thermoplastic composite helicopter door hinge

9T Labs used Additive Fusion Technology to iterate CFRTP designs, fully exploit continuous fiber printing and outperform stainless steel and black metal designs in failure load and weight.


CompositesWorld
HEATCON Composite Systems
CompositesWorld
CompositesWorld