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Lecture 23 Resin Transfer Molding

Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process that involves transferring resin over pre-placed reinforcement, suitable for producing structural parts at low to medium quantities. The process utilizes various reinforcing materials and matrix resins, allowing for controlled fiber orientation and near net shape production. While it offers advantages like good surface finish and fast cycle times, it also has limitations such as high tooling costs and size constraints due to mold cavities.

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Lecture 23 Resin Transfer Molding

Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process that involves transferring resin over pre-placed reinforcement, suitable for producing structural parts at low to medium quantities. The process utilizes various reinforcing materials and matrix resins, allowing for controlled fiber orientation and near net shape production. While it offers advantages like good surface finish and fast cycle times, it also has limitations such as high tooling costs and size constraints due to mold cavities.

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Lesson 23

Processing of Polymers and Polymer Composites


Resin Transfer Molding

Dr. Inderdeep Singh


Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

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Resin transfer molding process
• Resin transfer molding is a closed molding process. It is also known
as liquid transfer molding process.
• As the name indicates, resin is transferred over the already placed
reinforcement.
• The process is effective for production of structural parts with low
cost in low to medium production quantities.
Resin transfer molding process
• It is possible to achieve near net shape with controlled fiber
orientation. Generally, continuous fibers are used in this method.
Raw materials:-
• Reinforcing materials: Glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber, natural
plant fibers (sisal, banana, nettle, hemp, flax etc.)
• Matrix: Epoxy, methyl methacrylate, polyester, polyvinyl ester,
phenolic resin
Resin transfer molding procedure

• Reinforcement in terms of either woven mat or chopped fiber


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 mold is properly closed and clamped.

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Resin transfer molding procedure

• The resin is pumped into the mold through ports and air is
displaced through other vents.

• The uniformity of resin flow can be enhanced by using a


catalyst as a accelerator and vacuum application.

• After curing, the mold is opened and composite product is


taken out.

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Resin transfer molding procedure

Resin transfer molding Setup


Source:- https://www.google.co.in/search?q=resin+transfer+molding&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ve
Resin Transfer Molding Animation

Source:-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHuC51OyfWM

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The main components of resin transfer molding are:

• Resin and catalyst container

• Pumping unit

• Mixing chamber

• Resin injector

• Molding unit

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Controlling parameters

• Resin viscosity

• Injection time

• Injection pressure

• Temperature in the mold


Advantages
• Composite parts have good surface finish on both surfaces of the
product.
• Any combination of reinforced materials (including 3D) in any
orientation can be achieved.
• Fast cycle time can be achieved through temperature control device.
• Process can be manual control, semi-automated or highly automated.
• Ability to incorporate inserts and other attachments into moldi

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Disadvantages

• Mold cavity limits the size of the


composite.

• High tooling cost.


• There is limitation on reinforcing
materials due to the flow and resin
saturation of fibers.

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Applications

• Complex structures can be produced.

• Automotive body parts, big containers, bathtubs are


commonly processed through resin transfer molding
technique.

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