Discontinuous fibre composites can be rapidly manufactured using automated processes, with low production costs compared with textile reinforcements [1]. The level of flexibility offered by discontinuous fibre composites can however make efficient design challenging, as additional material and process parameters complicate material selection and quality can be difficult to control compared with...

natural rubber/fiber composites were prepared in a laboratory mixer using new and waste short nylon fiber by a one-step mixing process. fiber loading and bonding agent effects on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites were studied. the cure characteristics of composites were investigated by using rheometer. cure and scorching times of the composites decreased while maxim...

The use ofcarbon fibre implants in orthopaedics is widely reported, but the potential risks associated with their use are less well defined. In its pure form carbon fibre may be spun into ligament and tendon replacements. Incorporated into epoxy resin, it has been used in plates for the internal fixation of fractures. Carbon fibre has also been used to reinforce polyethylene composites for join...

 Increased usage of carbon fibre composite poses challenges for the automotive industry; one is to manage carbon fibre composites within the product development process. This paper combines knowledge in design engineering, material science and production technology, aiming to bridge these domains. The study indicates that mass production methods suitable for carbon fibre have several factors i...

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