Factorial study of process parameters on the orientation state of injected bamboo fibre/Polypropylene composite parts

Jorge I. Fajardo, Jonnathan D. Santos, Luis Garzón, Luis J. Cruz

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    Abstract

    The aim of this study is identify the most important parameter affecting the state of orientation of bamboo/polypropylene composites (BsF/PP) by injection molding process. Evaluation, prediction and comparison between simulations (CAE software) and experimental results were performed. The effects of the injection molding parameters on fiber orientation state were analysed by conducting experiments using 'design of experiments' methodology. Four factors to three levels using integral fractionated reduced were investigated through each one of the 27 experiments. The samples were prepared using a single screw extruder and injection-molding machine at 30 wt. % of short bamboo fiber (BsF). The results showed that, the injection velocity is a parameter that significantly affects the fiber orientation state. Furthermore, the injection pressure showed a similar trend, by contrast both the holding pressure and mold temperature had not effects over the output variable. These results will assist to improve the mechanical performance of polymeric natural fiberreinforced composites.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings - OTTAWA'2015 AES-ATEMA 26th International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications
    EditorsYehia M. Haddad
    PublisherAdvanced Engineering Solutions
    Pages43-50
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9781927838204
    StatePublished - 2015
    Event26th AES-ATEMA International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications, ATEMA OTTAWA 2015 - Ottawa, Canada
    Duration: 12 Oct 201516 Oct 2015

    Publication series

    NameAES-ATEMA International Conference Series - Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications
    Volume12-16-October-2015
    ISSN (Print)1924-3642

    Conference

    Conference26th AES-ATEMA International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications, ATEMA OTTAWA 2015
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityOttawa
    Period12/10/1516/10/15

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    Keywords

    • Design of experiments
    • Injection molding
    • Natural fiber
    • Orientation fiber
    • Simulation

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