Tailored Inserts Based on Continuous Fibre for Local Bearing Reinforcement of Short Fibre Thermoplastic Components

摘要

The injection moulding process is an economical process for manufacturing of thermoplastic components. Complex geometries can be realized in a high degree of automation and short cycle times. However the mechanical properties of injection-moulded parts are not suitable for mechanical demanding components even by adding short or long fibres. As bolt connections are used frequently for load transfer, the load introduction area particularly is limited by low bearing strength. The present paper shows the influence of tailored inserts based on continuous fibre on the bolt-loaded hole of injected test specimen.