Effects of Process Parameters during Forming of Glass Reinforced-pp based Sandwich Structure
The concern about the environmental impact of emissions from automobiles has been a strong move to use lightweight materials for automotive applications. Glass reinforced polypropylene sandwich structure with aluminum skin is 30% lighter than monolithic aluminum. Objective: To study the effects o...
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| Language: | en |
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American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information
2014
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/13803/1/journal_2014.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/13803/ |
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| Summary: | The concern about the environmental impact of emissions from
automobiles has been a strong move to use lightweight materials for automotive
applications. Glass reinforced polypropylene sandwich structure with aluminum skin is
30% lighter than monolithic aluminum. Objective: To study the effects of process
parameters during forming of sandwich structure. Results: Strain experienced by the
sandwich structure is affected by binder force, stiffness of the composite and glue state.
Conclusion: Glass reinforced-PP sandwich structure can be stamp formed and has
potential to replace monolithic aluminium. |
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