Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
Keywords:
fiber,
thermoplastic composite,
processing methods,
mechanical properties,
physical properties
1994 Volume 43 Issue 10 Pages 588-596
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1994 Volume 43 Issue 10 Pages 588-596
Fiber reinforced thermoplastic matrix composites (FRTP) offer several advantages over conventional thermosetting matrix composites (FRP). These include short process cycle times, reformability, and enhanced performance in fracture toughness, damage tolerance and so on. This paper will present an updated overview of the processing methods for thermoplastic matrix composites, and the various properties such as mechanical, thermal, electrical properties and a few problems in processing of FRTP will also be reviewed and discussed.
