Simple thermal model for online laser curing of thermoset composites in filament winding

摘要

For filament winding of thermosel composite structures, the curing process can be accomplished during the winding process. In this paper, a three-dimensional model in cylindrical co-ordinate to simulate the thermal process of online laser curing of thermoset composites is presented. The temperature and degree of cure profiles are obtained numerically. The results show that appropriate choice of the processing parameters is important for the quality of the product produced.