PT Journal
AU Rusnakova, S
   Fojtl, L
   Zaludek, M
   Rusnak, V
TI Design of Material Composition and Technology Verification for Composite Front End Cabs
SO Manufacturing Technology Journal
PY 2014
BP 607
EP 611
VL 14
IS 4
DI 10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/MT/14/4/607
DE Train Cab; Vacuum Infusion; Fiberglass Composite; Multiaxial Fabric; Polyeste r Resin
AB 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.
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