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Process Modeling and Analysis Tools for Thermoplastic Composite Missile…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
A112-077-0169 		Solicitation Year:
2011 		Solicitation Topic Code:
A11-077 		Solicitation Number:
2011.2
Small Business Information
Materials Sciences Corporation
135 Rock Road Horsham, PA -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: Process Modeling and Analysis Tools for Thermoplastic Composite Missile Structures (MSC P4030)
Agency: DOD
Contract: W31P4Q-12-C-0036
Award Amount: $99,977.00
 

Abstract:

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic matrix composites (TPMCs) offer significant benefits for high performance composite structures for aviation and missile applications. Despite these advantages, TPMC materials and processing methods are not sufficiently characterized compared to most thermoset matrix composites. A better understanding of the influence of material forms and processing parameters on mechanical properties of the final product is needed. The research proposed here involves the development and validation of an improved methodology for modeling and analysis of the automated tape placement process of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic matrix composites. Model development and validation will be guided by prior modeling experience in the characterization of carbon fiber reinforced composites and extensive manufacturing experience with the in-situ automated tape placement process. Laboratory scale parametric experiments will be performed for different TPMC materials and ATP process conditions to guide the model development and characterize the influence of process conditions on material behavior and resulting properties.

Principal Investigator:

Richard Foedinger
Senior Engineer
(215) 542-8400
foedinger@materials-sciences.com

Business Contact:

Thomas Cassin
President and CEO
(215) 542-8400
cassin@materials-sciences.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Materials Sciences Corporation
135 Rock Road Horsham, PA -

EIN/Tax ID: 232462974
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No