This paper describes the design philosophy, results of the resin/laminate investigations, and the history of the components from the first prototypes to a design with capacity of continuous fabrication, as well as the manufacturing and testing of the components.The project was sponsored by the West German Ministry for Research and Technology; technical support was given by the “Institut fur Kunststoffverarbeitung” (Technische Universität Aachen), Enka AG, Sigri Elektro-graphit and Mahle GmbH.


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    Title :

    Fiber Reinforced Plastics for Lightweight Engine Parts


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE International Congress and Exposition ; 1985



    Publication date :

    1985-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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