Manufacturing Technology 2014, 14(4):607-611 | DOI: 10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/MT/14/4/607

Design of Material Composition and Technology Verification for Composite Front End Cabs

Sona Rusnakova1, Ladislav Fojtl1, Milan Zaludek1, Vladimir Rusnak2
1 Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlí. Nad Stranemi 4511, 760 05 Zlín. Czech Republic
2 Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 15, 708 33 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic

Presented research paper is focused on the development of train front end cab, specifically on choice of material composition and production technology. Experimental part deals with a selection of the most appropriate multiaxial fabric based on its saturation by resin and type of polyester resin most suitable for low-pressure vacuum infusion. This technology is chosen with respect to dimensions of the part, resin savings (compared to hand lay-up technology) and also production cost of the cab. Prepared samples are evaluated regarding to the progress of production technology, part face quality (voids, dry spots, and delamination) and technological properties. As a result, optimal material composition for front end cab production is chosen and fabrication of prototype cab is conducted.

Keywords: Train Cab, Vacuum Infusion, Fiberglass Composite, Multiaxial Fabric, Polyeste r Resin

Published: December 1, 2014  Show citation

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Rusnakova S, Fojtl L, Zaludek M, Rusnak V. Design of Material Composition and Technology Verification for Composite Front End Cabs. Manufacturing Technology. 2014;14(4):607-611. doi: 10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/MT/14/4/607.
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