抄録
Due to the heterogeneous and anisotropy composition of the CFRP composite materials, trimming procedures can damage the material in ways that directly affect its mechanical properties. Currently a costly try and error approach is employed, to determine the optimal process conditions. To overcome the traditional approach, a numerical modelling of trimming CFRP composites using cross-nick cutter is proposed to simulate the process. A set of machining tests were performed in order to validate the accuracy of the model. Good agreement between simulation and experimental result shows the validity of the model in handling real-field problems.
