THERMOFORMING PROCESS PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION OF THERMOPLASTIC PEKK/CF and PPS

Authors : Merve ÇOBANOĞLU, Remzi Ecmel ECE, Fahrettin ÖZTÜRK

Pages : 51-58

Doi:10.18038/estubtda.981572

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Publication Date : 2021-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Thermoplastic composite parts in the aerospace industry have recently been increased due to reshaping and reused potentials of the thermoplastic composite materials. The thermoforming process is an effective manufacturing methodology to form thermoplastic composite materials. The main benefits of the process are low cost and short process time. Optimization of the process parameters is essential for correct parts production. In this present study, effects of plate geometry and connection technique, pre-heating, and pressing parameters are investigated experimentally for the thermoforming of Poly Ether Ketone Ketone / Carbon Fiber insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PEKK / CF); and Polyphenylene Sulfid insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PPS); sheets. Results reveal that wrinkle and warping problems of the formed sheets are minimized by optimization of these parameters.
Keywords : Thermoplastic, thermoforming, PEKK, PSS