This paper presents an end milling study of BFRP fabricated by resin transfer molding (RTM), to evaluate delamination types at the top layer of the machined edge with different cutting conditions (cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut) and fiber volume fraction (40% and 60%).
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Analytical and experimental comparison of basalt and carbon fibers composites overwrapping of highly pressurized steel cylinders
It was concluded, that cheaper basalt roving can be safely used in the analyzed application.
Read More »A Review on Properties of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Recent days natural fibers are increasingly projected as an alternative to traditional synthetic fibers (glass and carbon fiber) which has an adverse effect on the environment.
Read More »Composites Europe and Foam Expo Europe to be held in parallel in Stuttgart starting in 2019
Together, the two fairs combine the technologies and applications of composite materials with the entire supply chain of foam production. The joint event at the Stuttgart location offers synergies above all for the joint application industries such as automotive, aviation, the construction sector and the sports and leisure industry. Visitors will find a wide range of lightweight construction materials and manufacturing processes.
Read More »Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Filament Wound Unidirectional Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Automotive and Pressure Vessel Application
So many researchers focus on new materials for filament winding of pressure vessels in order to lower manufacturing costs. During the last years basalt fibers came into focus of researchers and composite manufacturers as a cost competitive reinforcement material.
Read More »Mechanical behavior of polysiloxane matrix — based composite reinforced with basalt fibres at elevated temperatures
The study focused to mechanical properties of unidirectionally reinforced basalt fibre composites with a matrix derived by partial pyrolysis at 650 750 °C from commercially available polysiloxane precursors.
Read More »Unmanned basalt composite electric bus tested in Skolkovo
They presented an electric bus NAMI-KAMAZ 1221 driven by autopilot during the opening ceremony of the testing range called Monitoring Station.
Read More »International Composites Congress: poised to start Composites Europe 2018
The 4th edition of the International Composites Congress is supposed to kick off the largest Composite Forum in Europe.
Read More »Experimental Investigation on the Static and Impact Behaviors of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
In this paper, the mechanical properties of concrete that is reinforced by chopped basalt fiber were investigated and a comparative analysis of the study results was performed.
Read More »New TechnoNicol factory being built using Teplant sandwich panels
Teplant sandwich panels that contain basalt fiber based insulation are applied to construct this factory.
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