Study of the manufacturing process of laminated composites of polypropylene reinforced with continuous fibres

Abstract

The aim of the study was to define the composition and methodology for manufacturing laminated composites of polypropylene and continuous fiber reinforcement. These composites are designed with the aim of being integrated into high mechanical performance lightweight parts obtained by high production rate manufacturing processes such as compression molding or the overinjection. The complete cycle of production of the polypropylene textile laminate composites has been analyzed, going from the selection and additivation of raw materials, treatment of the reinforced fibers and fabrication and characterization of the composite laminates. The study has focused on composites based on polypropylene resins and twill 2/2 reinforcements of fiberglass fabric.

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