Electron Beam Curing of Composites

Electron beam curing technology for advanced composites has emerged as a credible and attractive alternative to thermal curing for most composite products. Technical advantages, such as aerospace structures, include curing at room temperature, using low-cost tooling, and the ability to fabricate large integrated structure including structures too large to fit inside autoclaves. Studies by aerospace companies have shown potential cost savings of 10-60% by using electron beam curing. In this book, both theoretical and practical aspects of electron beam curing of composites are presented, intending to build a bridge between the academic knowledge and the industrial applications.
Content:
• Front Matter
• Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Electron Beam Curing of Composites
2. Aspects of Electron Beam Curable Materials
3. Electron Beam Curing Applied to Composite Molding Technologies
4. Current Limitations and Potentials for Electron Beam Curing
• 5. Research Trends and Projects in the Field of Electron Beam Curing
6. Examples of Electron Beam Curing Applications
• References
Appendices
Subject Index