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Innovative Vacuum Bag Systems for Low Energy Composite Manufacturing Technologies
In a recent research project, a new and simple idea has brought to the development of an innovative vacuum bag system, designed for the production of components in a Resin Infusion under Flexible Tooling (RIFT) process. This original tooling system could permits to enhance the process robustness, pr
Today’s use of advanced composites is limited to moderate production rates at relatively high costs per part. The Composite Materials and Processing group at CMASLab is working on novel approaches aiming at reducing costs and increasing robustness of production methods for high performance composite parts. In a recent research project, a new and simple idea has brought to the development of an innovative vacuum bag system, designed for the production of components in a Resin Infusion under Flexible Tooling (RIFT) process. This original tooling system could permits to enhance the process robustness, providing better surface quality and higher dimensional accuracy.
Today’s use of advanced composites is limited to moderate production rates at relatively high costs per part. The Composite Materials and Processing group at CMASLab is working on novel approaches aiming at reducing costs and increasing robustness of production methods for high performance composite parts. In a recent research project, a new and simple idea has brought to the development of an innovative vacuum bag system, designed for the production of components in a Resin Infusion under Flexible Tooling (RIFT) process. This original tooling system could permits to enhance the process robustness, providing better surface quality and higher dimensional accuracy.
The objectives of this study can be divided in three main points: 1) to carry out a patent research on the topic, 2) to perform an experimental assess of the techniques, 3) to design and produce a demonstrator. If the technology will be evaluated as promising, a patent process will be initiated with the support of ETH transfer and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI).
The objectives of this study can be divided in three main points: 1) to carry out a patent research on the topic, 2) to perform an experimental assess of the techniques, 3) to design and produce a demonstrator. If the technology will be evaluated as promising, a patent process will be initiated with the support of ETH transfer and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI).
Mario Danzi
ETH Zürich, Institute of Design, Materials and Fabrication
LEE O 225, Leonhardstrasse 21
8092 Zürich
Phone: +41 44 632 26 24
mdanzi@ethz.ch
www.structures.ethz.ch
Mario Danzi ETH Zürich, Institute of Design, Materials and Fabrication LEE O 225, Leonhardstrasse 21 8092 Zürich Phone: +41 44 632 26 24 mdanzi@ethz.ch www.structures.ethz.ch