Flow Visualization and Modeling of the Resin Infusion Process during Manufacture of Fiber Metal Laminates by Vartm
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Fiber metal laminates (FMLs) have been successfully manufactured by the vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) process developed at NASA Langley Research Center. A flow visualization fixture of the FML, VARTM process was constructed and used to observe the resin infiltration process. Results of the flow visualization experiments are reported and compared with the predictions of a VARTM process simulation model.
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