Module 1: Introduction to Composites
  Lecture 8: Fabrication Processes
 


  1. Centrifugal Casting:
  2. In this process the chopped fibres and the resin is sent under pressure to the cylindrical moulding. The moulding is rotating. Due to centrifugal action, the mixture of resin and chopped fibres get deposited on wall of the moulding. Thus, the mixture gets the final form of the product.

    Advantages:

    1. Suitable for small hollow cylindrical products.
    2. Economic for small production.

    Disadvantages:

    1. Complex shape can not be made.
    2. Resin with low viscosity is needed.
    3. The finish of the inner side of the product is not good.
    4. The structural properties may not be good as the chopped fibres are used.

    Figure 1.21: Centrifugal casting

    Applications:
    The applications include the hollow cylindrical parts like motor casing, engine covers, etc.