Influence of Heating and Room-Temperature Aging on Prepreg Ply Adhesion in Automated Fiber Placement
Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com]Published : December 17 , 2025 Abstract Prepreg ply adhesion prior to cure is a governing factor in the stability and quality of Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) processes for thermoset composite structures. In industrial practice, AFP parameters such as heating, compaction force, and layup speed