A Process-Integrated Framework for Manufacturing Thermoplastic Composite Parts from UD Tape: Placement, Consolidation, and Forming
Author: [Bruce Zhou]Affiliation: [Jota Machinery Composites Material Prepreg Solution]Corresponding Author: [jotamachinery@gmail.com] Abstract Thermoplastic composites reinforced with continuous unidirectional (UD) fibers are gaining industrial relevance due to their fast processing capability, recyclability, and compatibility with automated manufacturing. While organosheets remain widely used, they impose limitations in scrap rate, thickness tailoring, and load-path-specific fiber orientation. This paper […]