Out of autoclave processes

Advantages of resin-infusion processes (sometimes referred to as out of autoclave processes ) include ... 

Nutt, S. and Boyd, J., Out-of-autoclave processing with vacuum-bag-only (VBO) prepregs . http //www.ltt.de/uploads/pdfs/Events/ILA2006/ILA06 Praesentat ... 

Schlimbach J, Ogale A. Out-of-autoclave curing processes for polymer matrix composites. In Advani S, Hsiao K-T, editors. Manufacturing techniques for polymer matrix composites (PMCs). Cambridge (UK) Woodhead Publishing Limited 2012. 

Initial reinforcement layup, followed by compaction and resin injection, are phases common to RTM. The volume of literature devoted to RTM can thus be applied directly to these phases (e.g., references 14,15). Once the resin has been injected and the gates have been closed, wet compression is initiated. The first theoretical analyses on the compression of saturated fibrous materials were carried out by Dave et and Gutowski et in the context of autoclave processing and bleeder ply moulding. Therein it was noted the similarity between these processes and the classic geomechanics consolidation problem, that is, the compression of a water-saturated soil or clay. i The theory can be formulated in terms of Lagrangian coordinates, but is more conveniently presented for the present purposes, as in what follows, in terms of an Eulerian description. ... 

Out-of-autoclave curing process in polymer matrix composites... 

Abstract Traditional autoclave curing technology has its own limitations which has motivated many researchers and industries to consider an out-of-autoclave (OoA) alternative. Since the last couple of decades number of autoclave substitutes have been developed and demonstrated by the technologists around the globe. This chapter provides information on most of the OoA technologies that are used on the industrial and lab scale. These technologies are compared with the conventional autoclave process and their merits and demerits are also illustrated. Expectations of the composite industry from such technologies have been presented at the end of this chapter. 

Mortimer, S. and Smith, M. J., Product development for Out-of-Autoclave (OOA) manufacture of aerospace structure . http //www.hexcel.com/Innovation/Documents/ Product-Process%20Development%20For%20Out-of-Autoclave.pdf (Accessed 15 June 2011). 

Centea T and Hubert P (2012), Modelling the effect of material properties and process parameters on tow impregnation in out-of-autoclave prepregs . Composites A, doi 10.1016/j.compositesa.2012.03.028... 

Garschke C, Weimer C, Parlevliet P Fox B (2012), Out-of-autoclave cure cycle study of a resin film infusion process using in situ process monitoring . Composites A, 43, 935-944... 

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