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    Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) For Composite Materials

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    Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process where reinforcement material is placed in a mold cavity and resin is pumped in to saturate the fibers. It was developed in 1946 for manufacturing boats. The viscosity of the resin plays an important role, as injection time depends on viscosity to avoid fiber wash. Common materials used are epoxy, polyester, and carbon or glass fibers as reinforcement. Resin transfer molding is useful for applications like truck panels, boat hulls, wind turbine blades, and aerospace/automobile parts due to improved performance and lower costs compared to traditional methods.

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    Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process where reinforcement material is placed in a mold cavity and resin is pumped in to saturate the fibers. It was developed in 1946 for manufacturing boats. The viscosity of the resin plays an important role, as injection time depends on viscosity to avoid fiber wash. Common materials used are epoxy, polyester, and carbon or glass fibers as reinforcement. Resin transfer molding is useful for applications like truck panels, boat hulls, wind turbine blades, and aerospace/automobile parts due to improved performance and lower costs compared to traditional methods.

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    Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process where reinforcement material is placed in a mold cavity and resin is pumped in to saturate the fibers. It was developed in 1946 for manufacturing boats. The viscosity of the resin plays an important role, as injection time depends on viscosity to avoid fiber wash. Common materials used are epoxy, polyester, and carbon or glass fibers as reinforcement. Resin transfer molding is useful for applications like truck panels, boat hulls, wind turbine blades, and aerospace/automobile parts due to improved performance and lower costs compared to traditional methods.

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    Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) For Composite Materials

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    Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process where reinforcement material is placed in a mold cavity and resin is pumped in to saturate the fibers. It was developed in 1946 for manufacturing boats. The viscosity of the resin plays an important role, as injection time depends on viscosity to avoid fiber wash. Common materials used are epoxy, polyester, and carbon or glass fibers as reinforcement. Resin transfer molding is useful for applications like truck panels, boat hulls, wind turbine blades, and aerospace/automobile parts due to improved performance and lower costs compared to traditional methods.

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    RESIN TRANSFER

    MOULDING(RTM) FOR
    COMPOSITE MATERIALS

    PRESENTED BY
    1. IYER
    AKSHAY GOPAL
    2. SRIHARI V

    PROCESS DEFINITION
    Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process. In this technique, as the
    name indicates, resin is transferred over the already placed reinforcement.
    Developed by a US navy contract for the development of 28-ft long personal
    boat in 1946
    Reinforcement in terms of either woven mat or strand mat form is placed on
    the surface of lower half mold.
    A release gel is applied on the mold surface for easy removal of the composite.
    The resin is pumped into the mold through ports and air is displaced through
    other vents.
    Resin transfer molding can incorporate soft or hard mold depending upon the
    expected duration of run. For soft mold, thermosetting polymers like epoxy and
    polyester can be used for molding material. For hard mold, materials like steel
    and aluminium can be used.

    VISCOSITY EFFECTS
    The viscosity of the resin plays an
    important role in resin transfer
    molding process because injection
    time depends upon viscosity of the
    resin.
    If viscosity of resin is high , high
    pressure is required which may cause
    displacement of fibers, known as
    FIBER WASH.

    MATERIALS USED

    Raw materials used in resin transfer molding

    Matrix
    Epoxy,
    Methyl Methacrylate,
    polyester,
    polyvinyl ester,
    phenolic resin

    Reinforcement
    Glass fiber,
    carbon fiber,
    aramid fiber,
    natural plant fibers (sisal, banana, nettle, hemp, flax etc.)

    APPLICATION
    RTM is of major interest for various moulding
    applications as it promises performance
    improvements and cost savings over traditional
    methods. Some of the major applications of the
    RTM process include:

    Truck panels
    Boat hulls
    Wind turbine blades
    Aerospace and automobile parts
    Medical composites
    Bathroom fixtures, car body, helmet, etc.

    ADVANTAGES
    Fast cycle time can be achieved
    through temperature control tooling
    device.
    Ability to incorporate inserts and
    other attachments into mold.
    Higher production rate is associated
    with process automation.

    DISADVANTAGE
    1. Mold cavity limits the size of
    the composite.
    2. High tooling cost.
    3. There is limitation on
    reinforcing materials due to
    the flow and resin saturation
    of fibers.

    THANK YOU

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