Xuewen Cao
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Xuewen Cao has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Guiming Zhang
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
1 shared publication - Helin Pan
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
1 shared publication - Hongbo Geng
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
1 shared publication - Honghao Liu
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
1 shared publication - Jianhui Fu
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
1 shared publication - Lei Zu
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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The Effects of Laser-Assisted Winding Process Parameters on the Tensile Properties of Carbon Fiber/Polyphenylene Sulfide Composites
Currently, there is limited research on the in situ forming process of thermoplastic prepreg tape winding, and the unclear impact of process parameters on mechanical properties during manufacturing is becoming increasingly prominent. The study aimed to investigate the influence of process parameters on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic composite materials (CFRP) using laser-assisted CF/PPS winding forming technology. The melting point and decomposition temperature of CF/PPS materials were determined using DSC and TGA instruments, and based on the operating parameters of the laser-assisted winding equipment, the process parameter range for this fabrication technology was designed. A numerical model for the temperature of laser-heated CF/PPS prepreg was established, and based on the filament winding process setup, the heating temperature and tensile strength were simulated and tested. The effects of process parameters on the heating temperature of the prepreg and the tensile strength of NOL rings were then analyzed. The non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) was employed to globally optimize the process parameters, aiming to maximize winding rate and tensile strength. The results indicated that core mold temperature, winding rate, laser power, and their interactions significantly affected mechanical properties. The optimal settings were 90 °C, 418.6 mm/s, and 525 W, achieving a maximum tensile strength of 2571.51 MPa. This study provides valuable insights into enhancing the forming efficiency of CF/PPS-reinforced high-performance engineering thermoplastic composites.
Open AccessThe Effects of Laser-Assisted Winding Process Parameters on the Tensile Properties of Carbon Fiber/Polyphenylene Sulfide Composites
Currently, there is limited research on the in situ forming process of thermoplastic prepreg tape winding, and the unclear impact of process parameters on mechanical properties during manufacturing is becoming increasingly prominent. The study aimed to investigate the influence of process parameters on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic composite materials (CFRP) using laser-assisted CF/PPS winding forming technology. The melting point and decomposition temperature of CF/PPS materials were determined using DSC and TGA instruments, and based on the operating parameters of the laser-assisted winding equipment, the process parameter range for this fabrication technology was designed. A numerical model for the temperature of laser-heated CF/PPS prepreg was established, and based on the filament winding process setup, the heating temperature and tensile strength were simulated and tested. The effects of process parameters on the heating temperature of the prepreg and the tensile strength of NOL rings were then analyzed. The non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) was employed to globally optimize the process parameters, aiming to maximize winding rate and tensile strength. The results indicated that core mold temperature, winding rate, laser power, and their interactions significantly affected mechanical properties. The optimal settings were 90 °C, 418.6 mm/s, and 525 W, achieving a maximum tensile strength of 2571.51 MPa. This study provides valuable insights into enhancing the forming efficiency of CF/PPS-reinforced high-performance engineering thermoplastic composites.