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Delamination Study in Edge Trimming of Basalt Fiber Reinforced Plastics (BFRP)

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%). ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 mater...
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. ...

Stuttgart to see filament winding solutions for small series production

27.09.2018 66 Views

During the Composites Europe, Roth Composite Machinery will introduce a new machine type 1-ECO designed for R&D in filament winding and small series production.

Additive manufacturing industry got interested in fiber reinforced composites

17.07.2017 377 Views

Additive manufacturing industry seems to stand on the verge of a boom in fiber-reinforced composite ...

KraussMaffei invites to live presentation of their pultrusion system

30.05.2017 238 Views

A new iPul pultrusion system processes various reinforcing fibers: basalt, carbon, aramid, and glass. Competence ...

Evonik makes cheaper mass-production of complex moulded composite components

31.03.2017 160 Views

PulPress technology newly developed by Evonik allows manufacturers to reduce expenses for moulding complex geometry ...

Brisbane Airport expanded with sustainable mineral fiber ceilings panels

11.07.2018 98 Views

To expand the northern lounge of one of the largest Australia’s airports in the city of Brisbane, acoustical ceiling supplied by Armstrong Ceiling Solutions was used.

Biobased basalt composite bridge built in the Netherlands

27.06.2018 211 Views

Sustainable technologies and closed-cycle production are increasingly going beyond the bounds of theoretical possibilities and are getting into the sphere of actual use. Recyclable materials, zero waste technologies and low-energy processes are turning into real-life projects. The illustration is a bridge constructed with the use of sustainable materials

Badminton racket made from basalt fiber is in the top list

26.06.2018 109 Views

The Wilson badminton racket made from basalt fiber is recognized by advanced players. Wilson, a leading big tennis racket manufacturer, also supplies high-tech badminton rackets to the market.

KraussMaffei presented fully automated wetmolding system

15.06.2018 105 Views

The wetmolding system was used to produce a basalt-fiber test sheet for the Competence Forum. According to the developers of a fully automated system KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery, the cycle time can be halved and process reliability increased compared with manual solutions.

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Composites Europe and Foam Expo Europe to be held in parallel in Stuttgart starting in 2019

12.11.2018 114 Views

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.

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%). ...

It was concluded, that cheaper basalt roving can be safely used in the analyzed application. ...

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. ...

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. ...