As I mentioned in my last blog, curing in the simplest case, happens under standard atmospheric conditions. However, one can accelerate the curing process by applying pressure. Vacuum bag autoclaving is one of the common processes for curing prepreg plies. Dry or wet layup typically precedes vacuum bag autoclaving.
Tag: Processing and Manufacturing
Plastic Processing and the Analogy of Butter and Bread
As you become familiar with implant or device manufacturing methods that involve polymers or composites where a polymer is a continuous matrix, you will come across the terms thermoset or thermoplastic curing.
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