Abstract
AbstractThe feasibility of using a microdielectric sensor to characterize the cure behavior of a commercial prepreg roving was investigated. Chemical and physical characterization methods were first used to determine the uniformity of the prepreg material. Thermal, dynamic mechanical, and dielectric methods were then utilized to monitor the cure cycle. The dielectric response was found to be independent of the glass fibers of the prepreg and to show reproducible changes in the early part of cure over a temperature range of 80 to 135°C. The manufacturer's recommended cure temperature of 121°C (250°F) was found to correspond to the onset of the ultimate glass transition of the material. Variations in the dielectric response in the latter part of cure at this temperature and above were attributed in part to this event.
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