The influence of key processing parameters on thermoset laminate curing

The many uncertainties in thermoset composite laminate processing can have undesirable consequences. It is impractical to address the individually. A methodology introduced this study that ranks parameters by an influence metric give insights into how reduce variability cure time most effectively. presented example considers a range of from material, geometry, and conditions within thermochemical model curing. Due nonlinearities process, must include representative parameter uncertainty. In considered here high-performance aerospace grade epoxy system, dwell temperature diffusion terms kinetics were influential. This was result long period post-vitrification final degree cure. Therefore, best investment curing equipment with repeatable uniform temperature.