Development and Testing of an Interface for Real-Time Visualization of Resin Flow in Composites
Abstract
The manufacture of polymer composite materials has benefited greatly from the development of computer-based simulation tools and sensor-based instrumentation. The present research offers a unique and powerful interface for collecting, integrating, analyzing, and rendering critical data related to a dynamic composite manufacturing process. These operations are executed in real time over the internet, permitting unprecedented flexibility and speed in deploying and using the manufacturing "tools." These tools include, but are not limited to, resin flow sensors, a model-based resin-flow reconstruction procedure, and a user friendly display for remotely manipulating and monitoring composite process events. The interface developed herein is critical not only in improving the fundamental visualization of a process but also as a means of practically communicating process information between geographically distinct locations. Thus, manufacturing concerns with only modest computer infrastructure can remotely leverage these tools to improve the quality, performance, and cost of their products without the need for significant investment in high performance computing infrastructure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA354768
Entities
People
- Dale Shires
- Shawn Walsh
- William H. Green
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory