Research Progress on Simulations of Molding Processes for Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
The principles,applications,advantages and disadvantages of compression molding,pultrusion,automatic placement,additive manufacturing and continuous laminating-stamping of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites(CFRTP)were summarized.The progresses of simulation research on heat transfer,resin squeeze flow,interlaminar bonding,void formation,and residual stress deformation during the different manufacturing processes were reviewed.Developing models that accurately describe material behaviors and efficient solution algorithms to achieve high-precision and efficient simulations of molding processes is the key to studying the interactions between CFRTP molding process parameters and the final product performances.Finally,the current problems in the simulation research of CFRTP molding processes were summarized and the prospects for the future developments and applications were outlined.