About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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2025 Graduate Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPG-28: Advanced Resin Transfer Molding Processing with Additive Manufacturing For Composite Aerospace Components |
| Author(s) |
Alec Macchia, Khalid Aldhahri, Daniel Young |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alec Macchia |
| Abstract Scope |
Liquid composite molding (LCM) encompasses multiple composite manufacturing techniques and provides structured and useful alternatives to the open-mold methods that are more common in industry. Resin transfer molding (RTM) is a highly efficient process within the LCM family for use with carbon fiber composites. Additive manufacturing (AM) can be used for the fabrication of tooling molds; greatly reducing cost and lead time, particularly during the design stage of component development. AM materials can also act as core inserts to enhance the mechanical properties of composite components. This research presents a manufacturing process for a C-channel structural component with varied thickness and AM core inserts for aerospace applications. Preliminary findings demonstrate the potential of AM-supplemented RTM for aerospace structures. Recommendations for future research aim to further improve process efficiency and repeatability of finished components. |