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Modelling and simulation of flow, heat transfer and cure

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Book cover Resin Transfer Moulding for Aerospace Structures

Abstract

The resin transfer moulding (RTM) process consists of five consecutive stages, as shown in Figure 8.1. These are:

  • draping of the mould with a preform

  • closing the mould

  • resin injection

  • curing

  • demoulding

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    Teresa M. Kruckenberg

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    Rowan Paton

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Advani, S.G., Simácek, P. (1998). Modelling and simulation of flow, heat transfer and cure. In: Kruckenberg, T.M., Paton, R. (eds) Resin Transfer Moulding for Aerospace Structures. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4437-7_8

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