Reducing Operational Costs In Composites Manufacturing

Author : Karen Snyder Travis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429881503

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Reducing Operational Costs in Composites Manufacturing by Karen Snyder Travis Pdf

Reducing Operational Costs in Composites Manufacturing provides organization-specific principles for managers working in the composites industry. It utilizes a "how to" format for reducing operational costs and provides examples for each principle. In the first two sections, readers learn how to evaluate the existing environment to determine the best course of action when developing a plan to achieve goals. This is followed by a deeper understanding of why character strengths are important, and how to effectively manage employees in section three. Section four helps the new manager to think outside the box by bringing in other managers to evaluate and offer suggestions. Finally, section five teaches the reader how to sustain and continually enhance what they have put in place. Uniquely aimed at the composites industry, this book helps professionals and managers implement process change, gain control of struggling facilities, enhance the strengths of more efficient organizations, and consider manufacturing costs of in a new light.

Author : Carroll G Grant,George Nicholas Bullen,Alan Hiken,David M Champa,Dan Day
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768081213

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Economics of Composites by Carroll G Grant,George Nicholas Bullen,Alan Hiken,David M Champa,Dan Day Pdf

This essential information captures the state of the composites industry to assist engineering/technical professionals in charting a course for achieving economic success. The material characteristics of composites, their applications, and complex composites manufacturing processes depend on many factors. These are all fully considered and presented to meet the challenges that face this marketplace. The expert panel of writers from various industry segments (i.e., commercial/military aerospace, wind energy, automotive, and bicycle industries) address fundamental topics and explore the affordability of composites from raw material to end-of life-disposal costs with skilled perspectives that include: • Material characteristics and economics of composite structure • Complex manufacturing and specifics of assembly methods • Applications for composites • Product and human health • Safety and environmental impacts The authors provide strong basic economics concepts that are directly applied to the composites industry. The content conveys both the reality of the industry, as well as the trends and constantly emerging challenges that impact the cost of composites and are necessary for return on investment, as well as enabling the full potential of composites.

Author : Lee Harper,Mike Clifford
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128191613

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Design and Manufacture of Structural Composites by Lee Harper,Mike Clifford Pdf

Design and Manufacture of Structural Composites provides an overview of the main manufacturing challenges encountered when processing fibre-reinforced composite materials. Composites are unique in that the material is created at the same time as the structure, forming a very close link between the constituents, the manufacturing process and the resulting mechanical performance. This book takes an in-depth look at material choices and the intermediate steps required to convert different fibre and matrix combinations into finished products. It provides an insight into recent developments for each of the manufacturing processes covered, addressing design, cost, rate and mechanical performance. Topics covered include an introduction to composite materials, material preforming and conversion, moulding, digital design and sustainability, which addresses waste reduction, disassembly and fibre recovery. This book has been developed primarily as a teaching resource with contributions from leading experts in the field. The content has evolved from courses given by the authors to mechanical engineering and materials science students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It also draws upon experience gained during research projects and from leading industry experts. It therefore provides non-specialists with a valuable introduction to composite manufacturing techniques, helping to determine the most suitable manufacturing routes and to understand the challenges associated with the production of high-performance composite components. Provides an overview of the most common manufacturing routes for fibre reinforced composites, including the influence of the manufacturing route on mechanical properties, production volume and component cost Discusses recent advances in composite manufacturing, including the use of automation, process simulation, digital factories, and solutions to improve sustainability Looks at where the composites sector is heading and discusses some of the challenges faced by end-users looking to scale up production and increase the uptake of fibre-reinforced composites for structural applications

Author : Michel Biron
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781455731251

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Thermosets and Composites by Michel Biron Pdf

This book bridges the technology and business aspects of thermosets, providing a practical guide designed for engineers working in real-world industrial settings. The author explores the criteria for material selection, provides information on material properties for each family of thermosets, and discusses the various processing options for each material type. He explains advantages and disadvantages of using thermosets and composites in comparison to competing materials and assesses cost aspects, enabling the reader to balance out technical and economic constraints when choosing a thermoset and processing technology for a given application. This second edition contains a new section on composites solutions for practical problems, gathering information on trends contributing to the breakthrough of composites in various sectors. Other new sections on specific crosslinking processes, processing trends, machinery and equipment manufacturers, applications, bio-sourced thermosets and natural fibers, and recycling of thermosets and composites are included. Case studies are provided, illustrating many design and production challenges. Furthermore, new market data and information about health and safety will be added. All data is fully updated throughout, with pricing in USD and EUR, and both ASTM (North American) and European standards. Thermosets and Thermoset Composites, Second Edition is the only book that gives in-depth coverage of a wide range of subject matters and markets, yet in brevity and concision in a single volume, avoiding the need of consulting a series of other specialized books. By providing the knowledge necessary for selecting a fabrication process, thermoset material and methods for determining the all important cost of thermoset parts this new edition is an invaluable decision-making aid and reference work for practitioners in a field with growing importance. Combining materials data, information on processing techniques, and economic aspects, Biron provides a unique end-to-end approach to the selection and use of materials in the plastics industry and related sectors New material on bio-sourced thermosets, natural fibers, and recycling of thermosets Concise and easy-to-use source of information and decision-making aid

Author : Gurminder Singh,Ravinder Pal Singh,Neeraj Sharma,J. Paulo Davim
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783111067766

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Green Composites Manufacturing by Gurminder Singh,Ravinder Pal Singh,Neeraj Sharma,J. Paulo Davim Pdf

In today's society researchers are more focused on cleaner materials production for environmental sustainability. This approach aims at reducing waste and the development of materials with enhanced properties and functionality. This book focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes for sustainable composite materials. It discusses optimum utilization of resources by using minimum effort to save cost and energy.

Author : Andreas Björnsson
Publisher : Linköping University Electronic Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789175191836

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Enabling Automation of Composite Manufacturing through the Use of Off-The-Shelf Solutions by Andreas Björnsson Pdf

Composite materials offer an appealing combination of low weight and high strength that is especially sought after in high-performance applications. The use of composite materials has and is continuing to increase, and the use of the material has been shown to provide substantial weight savings in for example aircraft design. With an increased use of composite materials follows an increased demand for cost-efficient manufacturing methods. Composite products are in many cases manufactured either by manual operations or by the use of complex automated solutions associated with high investment costs. The objective for this research is to explore an approach to develop automated composite manufacturing based on commercially available off-the-shelf solutions as an alternative to the existing automated solutions for composite manufacturing. The research, which was carried out in collaboration with industrial partners within the aerospace sector, is based on a demonstrator-centered research approach. Three conceptual demonstrators, focusing on three different manufacturing methods and a number of physical demonstrators, are used to show that off-the-shelf solutions can be used for automated manufacturing of composite products. Two aspects that affect if it is possible to use off-the-shelf solutions for automated composite manufacturing are the rigorous quality standards used by the aerospace industry and the great variety in product properties and material properties that is associated with composite manufacturing. The advantages in using off-the-shelf solutions has shown to be that the solutions generally are associated with low investments and that published information about the solutions, and the solutions themselves, is generally available for evaluation and testing. When working with the demonstrators it has been shown to be useful to break down a manufacturing system into basic tasks and consider off-the-shelf solutions for each particular task. This approach facilitates the search for a suitable off-the-shelf solution to solve a particular task. However, each of the separate tasks can affect other areas of the manufacturing system, and an overall systems perspective is required to find solutions that are compatible with the entire manufacturing system.

Author : A. Brent Strong
Publisher : Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780872638549

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Fundamentals of Composites Manufacturing, Second Edition by A. Brent Strong Pdf

Describes advances, key information, case studies, and examples that can broaden your knowledge of composites materials and manufacturing methods. This text deals with composites manufacturing methods, providing tips for getting the best results that weigh the required material properties against cost and production efficiency. An Instructor's Guide is also available.

Author : David A. Dornfeld,Barbara S. Linke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642290695

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Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable World by David A. Dornfeld,Barbara S. Linke Pdf

The 19th CIRP Conference on Life Cycle Engineering continues a strong tradition of scientific meetings in the areas of sustainability and engineering within the community of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP). The focus of the conference is to review and discuss the current developments, technology improvements, and future research directions that will allow engineers to help create green businesses and industries that are both socially responsible and economically successful. The symposium covers a variety of relevant topics within life cycle engineering including Businesses and Organizations, Case Studies, End of Life Management, Life Cycle Design, Machine Tool Technologies for Sustainability, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Systems, Methods and Tools for Sustainability, Social Sustainability, and Supply Chain Management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Aeronautics, Commercial
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113782184

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Aeronautics & Space Transportation Technology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carroll G Grant,George Nicholas Bullen,Alan Hiken,David M Champa,Dan Day
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768082326

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Economics of Composites by Carroll G Grant,George Nicholas Bullen,Alan Hiken,David M Champa,Dan Day Pdf

This essential information captures the state of the composites industry to assist engineering/technical professionals in charting a course for achieving economic success. The material characteristics of composites, their applications, and complex composites manufacturing processes depend on many factors. These are all fully considered and presented to meet the challenges that face this marketplace. The expert panel of writers from various industry segments (i.e., commercial/military aerospace, wind energy, automotive, and bicycle industries) address fundamental topics and explore the affordability of composites from raw material to end-of life-disposal costs with skilled perspectives that include: • Material characteristics and economics of composite structure • Complex manufacturing and specifics of assembly methods • Applications for composites • Product and human health • Safety and environmental impacts The authors provide strong basic economics concepts that are directly applied to the composites industry. The content conveys both the reality of the industry, as well as the trends and constantly emerging challenges that impact the cost of composites and are necessary for return on investment, as well as enabling the full potential of composites.

Author : Jean Broge
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768091700

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So You Want to Design Aircraft by Jean Broge Pdf

The market for aerospace composites is projected to reach $42.97 billion by 2022, up from $26.87 billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 9.85% from 2017 to 2022. Clearly, the use of aerospace composites in commercial aircraft has gained momentum during the past few decades, but there is still much room for growth and much more to learn. Lightweighting is generally considered to be the main driver for the increased and pervasive use of composites. However, beyond the contribution toward fuel efficiencies, composites also offer increased resistance against corrosion and part count reduction. Those corrosion characteristics, as well as fatigue properties, lead to lower maintenance costs over aircraft and components manufactured using traditional materials. Commercial aircraft are complex, sophisticated engineering marvels. And while introducing composites into new programs has added many benefits, it has also added complexity. This book aims to help manage and mitigate that complexity. To reduce the learning curve, the book opens with a refresher of key criteria involved with the forming of aerospace components, and then moves on to take a provocative look at the real-world practicality of manufacturing composite parts to rigid, at times untestable, specifications. The book then segues into suggesting a few “rules of design” for manufacturing CFRP components to minimize or avoid common production problems, and then into more specific manufacturing tools and processes that could enable larger and more complex component geometries, while retaining specific material properties and maintaining part functionality. Ultimately, readers will be enlightened to the potentials of aerospace composites, and empowered to include them at the beginning of any aerospace development program, from the smallest component to entire airframes.

Author : A C Long
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849325935

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Design and Manufacture of Textile Composites by A C Long Pdf

Textile composites encompass a rather narrow range of materials, based on three-dimensional reinforcements produced using specialist equipment. This book describes the design, manufacture and applications of textile composites. The intention is to describe the broad range of polymer composite materials with textile reinforcements, from woven and non-crimp commodity fabrics to 3-D textiles and their applications. The book gives particular attention to the modelling of textile structures, composites manufacturing methods, and subsequent component performance. This practical book is an invaluable guide for manufacturers of polymer composite components, end-users and designers, structural materials researchers, and textile manufacturers involved in the development of new products with textile composites.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:946688946

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Non-Polluting Composites Repair and Remanufacturing for Military Applications: An Environmental and Cost-Savings Analysis by Anonim Pdf

Polymer-matrix composite material and structural adhesive repair and manufacturing have significant environmental costs for Department of Defense (DOD) use. 'The principal issues for reducing environmental costs are (1) reducing hazardous waste by eliminating shelf-life limitations; (2) reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) by replacing global heating of the part with localized heating; (3) reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by accelerated curing and containment; and (4) reducing production debris hazardous waste through processing step management Due to the wide range of applications and material systems, as well as scenarios spanning manufacturing and depot and field repair, a family of solutions is described that is expected to meet these needs. An environmental baseline is established by identifying hazardous materials from composite repair and manufacturing operations and estimating usage and waste The predicted reduction in hazardous waste is 78% for composite materials and 95% for adhesives. NOx and VOC emissions can be reduced by 100% and 50% by using the proposed techniques. Conservative environmental cost-savings estimates are developed for several potential DOD applications. These estimates indicate that the use of the proposed technologies for DOD systems would provide an annual savings of $15 billion (1997) for the year 2028.

Author : Rees D .Rawlings
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781848260337

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MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING -Volume II by Rees D .Rawlings Pdf

Materials Science and Engineering theme is a component of Encyclopedia of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Materials Science and Engineering is concerned with the development and selection of the best possible material for a particular engineering task and the determination of the most effective method of producing the materials and the component. The Theme with contributions from distinguished experts in the field, discusses Materials Science and Engineering. In this theme the history of materials is traced and the concept of structure (atomic structure, microstructure and defect structure) and its relationship to properties developed. The theme is structured in five main topics: Materials Science and Engineering; Optimization of Materials Properties; Structural and Functional Materials; Materials Processing and Manufacturing Technologies; Detection of Defects and Assessment of Serviceability; Materials of the Future, which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. These three volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : United States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119581234

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Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1996 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Pdf