Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament

Continuous fiber-reinforced composite 3D printing (CFRC 3DP) has become a hot topic of interest for many experts and scholars. Continuous fiber-reinforced prepreg filament (CFRPF) for printing needs to be prepared in advance. In this paper, on the basis of the resin fusion impregnation theory, a fab...

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Main Authors: Xun Chen, Yesong Wang, Manxian Liu, Sheng Qu, Qing Zhang, Shuguang Chen
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/3/607
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author Xun Chen
Yesong Wang
Manxian Liu
Sheng Qu
Qing Zhang
Shuguang Chen
author_facet Xun Chen
Yesong Wang
Manxian Liu
Sheng Qu
Qing Zhang
Shuguang Chen
author_sort Xun Chen
collection DOAJ
description Continuous fiber-reinforced composite 3D printing (CFRC 3DP) has become a hot topic of interest for many experts and scholars. Continuous fiber-reinforced prepreg filament (CFRPF) for printing needs to be prepared in advance. In this paper, on the basis of the resin fusion impregnation theory, a fabrication device was designed for continuous carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate prepreg filament (CCFRPF). Then, according to the orthogonal test and the TOPSIS entropy weight optimization theory, the optimization method for CFRPF/PC preparation process parameters was proposed, and the relationship between the preparation process parameters and the performance indexes was discussed. The results show that when preparing CCFRPF/PC, the weight of diameter performance index is the largest, about 0.75. The optimal combination of process parameters for CCFRPF/PC is, respectively, 285 °C for the outlet mold temperature, 305 °C for the impregnation mold temperature, and 1 m/min for the winding speed. In this case, the diameter, roundness, minimum curvature radius and tensile strength of 0.375 mm, 29.4 μm, 9.775 mm and 1298 MPa were achieved, respectively.
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spelling doaj.art-0d0763d4f9474afaa115248dabcba3622023-11-16T17:47:58ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-01-0115360710.3390/polym15030607Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg FilamentXun Chen0Yesong Wang1Manxian Liu2Sheng Qu3Qing Zhang4Shuguang Chen5College of Automation, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212000, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212000, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212000, ChinaContinuous fiber-reinforced composite 3D printing (CFRC 3DP) has become a hot topic of interest for many experts and scholars. Continuous fiber-reinforced prepreg filament (CFRPF) for printing needs to be prepared in advance. In this paper, on the basis of the resin fusion impregnation theory, a fabrication device was designed for continuous carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate prepreg filament (CCFRPF). Then, according to the orthogonal test and the TOPSIS entropy weight optimization theory, the optimization method for CFRPF/PC preparation process parameters was proposed, and the relationship between the preparation process parameters and the performance indexes was discussed. The results show that when preparing CCFRPF/PC, the weight of diameter performance index is the largest, about 0.75. The optimal combination of process parameters for CCFRPF/PC is, respectively, 285 °C for the outlet mold temperature, 305 °C for the impregnation mold temperature, and 1 m/min for the winding speed. In this case, the diameter, roundness, minimum curvature radius and tensile strength of 0.375 mm, 29.4 μm, 9.775 mm and 1298 MPa were achieved, respectively.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/3/607continuous carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate prepreg filamentcontinuous fiber-reinforced composite3D printingprocess parameter optimization
spellingShingle Xun Chen
Yesong Wang
Manxian Liu
Sheng Qu
Qing Zhang
Shuguang Chen
Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament
Polymers
continuous carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate prepreg filament
continuous fiber-reinforced composite
3D printing
process parameter optimization
title Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament
title_full Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament
title_fullStr Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament
title_short Preparation and Process Parameter Optimization of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate Prepreg Filament
title_sort preparation and process parameter optimization of continuous carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate prepreg filament
topic continuous carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate prepreg filament
continuous fiber-reinforced composite
3D printing
process parameter optimization
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/3/607
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