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Study on the interfacial properties of bi-material structures manufactured by injection molding after compression

  • Junlei Wei
  • , Lingyu Sun*
  • , Wenfeng Pan
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University
  • Ltd.

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Abstract

Injection molding after compression (IMAC) is used for manufacturing the bi-material structure. However, the bi-material interface may be the weakest region restricting overall structural performance. Various specimens with discontinuous GF30/PA66 or GF30/PA6 over-molded injection on a continuous CF/PA6 sheet are prepared using the IMAC process. The interfacial shear and cross-tension tensile strength, mode-I/II fracture energy, and overall bending strength are then systematically characterized. The influence interlock features derived from sandpaper grinding, sandblasting, and nano-coating have on the properties are then investigated. It is found that decreasing interface roughness can improve interfacial tensile strength and mode-I fracture energy while weakening shear strength and mode-II fracture energy. These surface pretreatments are also effective for the promotion of overall bending strength. A design matching principle between the material, process, geometry, and properties is ultimately proposed. This work provides the fundamental interfacial properties of IMAC structures for engineering applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article number116740
JournalComposite Structures
Volume309
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2023

Keywords

  • Bi-material interface
  • Injection molding after compression
  • Interfacial properties
  • Test
  • Thermoplastic composites

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