COMPOSITE MATERIAL STACK DEFINITION & PROCESS
OPTIMIZATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE & IMPACT PROTECTION APPLICATIONS
//DuPont de Nemours Int. S.A.
CASE STUDY
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Definition of resin/fabric configuration, composite stack and specific transformation process for the manufacturing of KevlarⓇ helmets/UHMWPE composite hoods/textile bulletproof vest
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Definition of the specific composite stack and configuration (yarn & fabric type, resin type, nr. of layers, orientation) through self-developed analytical material models.
Process definition and initial trials.
Process optimization and prototype validation.
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Creation of 3 prototypes with optimized weight/performance ratios for the 3 defined uses.
Official certification of performance results after mechanical testing.
Technical positioning of the specific materials solutions reached and comparison vs competitors through in-house testing campaign.