Abstract
The work presented in this paper addresses various techniques for automated preforming of profiles for structural components made from fiber-reinforced polymer composites. After reviewing the existing preforming techniques, a quantitative comparison with respect to two different application scenarios is presented. The technology comparison is conducted individually for the two application scenarios by means of a weighted decision matrix approach incorporating a list of technical and economic criteria. The preforming costs are derived by means of a bottom-up cost estimation model and are incorporated in the technology comparison.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 631-650 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Science and Engineering of Composite Materials |
| Volume | 24.2016 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2016 |