Economic and Manufacturing Considerations for Composite Driveshafts

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kliger, Howard S., author.

Conference Name:

1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1980-02-25 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1980

Summary:

A brief review of various composite driveshaft concepts is given. Included are the carbon-glass hybrid filament wound, carbon fiber overwrapped aluminum, pultruded, and fabric wrapped versions. The basic fabrication methods are explained with advantages and disadvantages of each.The results of a detailed economic study of the various fabrication methods are given. Included variables are material costs (carbon fiber, prepreg, and resin), and production rates. A second concurrent study compared the various fabrication methods based on more qualitative factors such as experience, reliability, design simplicity, et cetera The results of both studies conclude that a filament wound all-composite structure is the most attractive.Finally, the filament winding manufacturing concept is described. The current Mark VI machine concept, together with overall manufacturing scheme, is described

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Publisher Number:

800005

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Restricted for use by site license