Improvement of bearing performance of CFRPs using 3D Noobed Composite Materials
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| Coordinator | RISE SICOMP AB - RISE SICOMP AB, Linköping |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 325 000 |
| Project duration | December 2018 - November 2019 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Innovair/SMF |
Important results from the project
A new 3D reinforced composite material called Noobed material has been tested for bearing strength performance. The material is produced by the Noobing process which makes a 3D preform of carbon fibre, then the preform is injected with a resin. This material is highly delamination-resistant and is suitable for structural applications with complex, or out-of-plane loading. The material is highly customizable for fibre- type, directions, distribution, content, and also resin type.
Expected long term effects
It has been shown in the project that the Z-fibres can delay delamination for a bearing application. This result can lead to lighter composite structures since the bearing performance often is the dimensioning parameter for a composite skin, joined to surrounding structures by bolts.
Approach and implementation
The Noobed preform was produced and injected by Fureho AB. The reference plates were made by RISE Sicomp. All sample preparation and inspection were done by RISE Sicomp. Testing was done by RISE Sicomp and GKN. A great knowledge was gained during this project on how to work with the 3D composite. Regular meetings were planned between all partners to share the knowledge and discuss research questions.