Width deformation of thermoplastic prepreg tapes during in-situ Automated Fiber Placement: An experimental investigation into the width deformation mechanism and influence of processing parameters

Increasing demands for composite structures and sustainability goals have resulted in the growth of thermoplastic polymer matrix composites and automated manufacturing technologies. The in-situ Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) manufacturing of thermoplastic prepreg tapes has the potential to provide a fast and cost-effective manufacturing...