Research on Forming Manufacturing Technology and Equipment of Composite Preforms

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-132X.2021.23.001

Abstract

Abstract: The revolutionary history of composite preforms forming technique was summarized from the standpoints of manufacturing technology and equipment development.The technical characteristics of the composite preform forming manufacturing technology were analyzed.The status of typical technology and equipment of composite preform forming manufacturing at home and abroad as well as existing challenges and gaps were listed.Finally，the future development directions and trends of composite preform forming technique were discussed prospectively.The development of digital precision forming manufacturing technology and equipment for high-performance composite components may promote the technical progresses of composites in China better，and achieve more extensive promotions and applications.

Key words: composite, 3D preform, forming and manufacturing, digital manufacturing

摘要： 从制造工艺和装备研制的角度总结了复合材料预制体成形技术发展历程，分析了复合材料预制体成形制造工艺的技术特点，列举了国内外复合材料预制体成形制造典型的工艺与装备现状以及存在的问题及差距，并分析展望了复合材料预制体成形技术的未来发展方向及趋势。发展高性能复合材料构件数字化精确成形制造技术及装备，能更好推动我国复合材料技术进步，并实现更加广泛的推广应用。

关键词: 复合材料, 三维预制体, 成形制造, 数字化制造

CLC Number:

TH145.4

SHAN Zhongde, LIU Yang, FAN Congze, WANG Jun. Research on Forming Manufacturing Technology and Equipment of Composite Preforms[J]. China Mechanical Engineering, 2021, 32(23): 2774-2784，2931.

单忠德, 刘阳, 范聪泽, 汪俊. 复合材料预制体成形制造工艺与装备研究[J]. 中国机械工程, 2021, 32(23): 2774-2784，2931.

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