Machining and characterization of self-reinforced polymers

[摘要] This Paper focuses on obtaining the mechanical properties and the effect of the different machining techniques on self-reinforced composites sample and to derive the best machining method with remarkable properties. Each sample was tested by the Tensile and Flexural tests, fabricated using hot compaction test and those loads were calculated. These composites are machined using conventional methods because of lack of advanced machinery in most of the industries. The advanced non-conventional methods like Abrasive water jet machining were used. These machining techniques are used to get the better output for the composite materials with good mechanical properties compared to conventional methods. But the use of non-conventional methods causes the changes in the work piece, tool properties and more economical compared to the conventional methods. Finding out the best method ideal for the designing of these Self Reinforced Composites with and without defects and the use of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis for the comparing the microstructure of the PP and PE samples concludes our process.

[发布机构] School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu; 632014, India^1

[效力级别] 工业技术

[关键词] Abrasive water jet machining;Conventional methods;Flexural tests;Machining methods;Machining techniques;Non-conventional methods;Self reinforced composite;Self-reinforced polymers