Abstract
Abstract Although the area of composites has advanced significantly over the past three decades, there is still a lack of understanding as to the coupling between materials and processing variables, especially as related to the use of resin systems in emerging processes such as resin transfer molding (RTM). As materials are tailored through the use of additives to resin systems, intricate fiber architectures, and the use of specific processing parameters, the need for a thorough understanding of the effect of minor variations in the materials system and the ultimate need for process control techniques increases. The current investigation is aimed at developing an understanding of variation in performance in three similar vinyl ester resin based composite systems as a function of mold release agent concentration, presence of a wetting/dispersion agent, and preform tool temperature. It is seen that the concentration of mold release agent has a significant influence on performance, which can be correlated wi...
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