Net-Shape Manufacturing of Complex Geometry Carbon Fiber Composite Small Parts with Aerospace Quality
Abstract
In this proposal, the University of Delaware - Center for Composite Materials (UD-CCM) requests funds to create a critical capability that will enable high volume manufacturing of complex geometry small parts (<20 sq. ft.) from carbon fiber composites. The primary motivation for this proposal is to request funding to create a testbed that will address a critical need for DOD platforms: affordable manufacturing of composite small parts with aerospace quality. This system combined with our current research in short fiber formats and methods to create highly aligned short carbon fiber sheets, will create a novel integrated system for the rapid manufacturing of tailored composite feedstock. Once this system is in place it will represent a unique capability, not currently available anywhere. Through current DARPA/ONR funding we will be able to design the next generation of composite materials with the goal of providing significant improvements, otherwise not possible with current technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 24, 2019
- Source ID
- N000141912173
Entities
People
- John Gillespie
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Delaware