Experimental investigation of the fluid-structure interaction during deep drawing of fiber metal laminates in the in-situ hybridization process

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Matrix accumulations, buckling and tearing of fibers and metal sheets are common defects in the deep drawing of fiber metal laminates. The previously developed in-situ hybridization process is a single-step method for manufacturing three-dimensional fiber metal laminates (FML). During the deep drawing of the FML, a low-viscosity thermoplastic matrix is injected into the dry glass fiber fabric layer using a resin transfer molding process. The concurrent forming and matrix injection results in strong fluid-structure interaction, which is not yet fully understood. To gain a better understanding of this interaction and identify possible adjustments to improve the process, an experimental form-filling investigation was conducted. Using a double dome deep drawing geometry, the forming and infiltration behavior were investigated at different drawing depths with full, partial, and no matrix injection. Surface strain measurements of the metal blanks, thickness measurements of the glass fiber-reinforced polymer layer, and optical analyses of the infiltration quality were used to evaluate the results.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterial Forming - The 26th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming – ESAFORM 2023 : ESAFORM 2023
EditorsLukasz Madej, Mateusz Sitko, Konrad Perzynsk
Number of pages10
Volume28
PublisherMaterialsResearchForum LLC
Publication date19.04.2023
Pages977-986
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-64490-247-9
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Publication statusPublished - 19.04.2023
Event26th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming 2023 - AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków, Poland
Duration: 19.04.202321.04.2023
Conference number: 26
https://esaform2023.agh.edu.pl/

Bibliographical note

The authors would like to thank the German Research Foundation (DFG) for funding the projects BE 5196/4-1 and BE 5196/4-2. The matrix system and hardener were kindly provided by the Arkema Group. The bonding agent was kindly provided by Evonik Industries AG. The authors would like to thank Mr. Marvin Gerdes for the help in performing experiments and Mr. Henrik O. Werner for the help in planning experiments and discussing results.

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    Research areas

  • Engineering - Fiber Metal Laminates, Deep Drawing, In-Situ Hybridization, Fluid-Structure Interaction

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