PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Rusnakova, Sona
AU  - Fojtl, Ladislav
AU  - Zaludek, Milan
AU  - Rusnak, Vladimir
TI  - Design of Material Composition and Technology Verification for Composite Front End Cabs
DP  - 2014 Dec 1
TA  - Manufacturing Technology Journal
PG  - 607--611
VI  - 14
IP  - 4
AID - 10.21062/ujep/x.2014/a/1213-2489/MT/14/4/607
IS  - 12132489
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.