Oxeon develops new improved version of TeXtreme fibre
February 29, 2016 - Sweden
Market leader in Spread Tow reinforcements, Oxeon, has developed a new and improved version of its TeXtreme spread tow carbon fibre fabric with increased damage performance that outperforms currently used carbon fibre reinforcements in several key categories.
Due in part to its interest in TeXtreme spread tow reinforcements’ outstanding performance using ultra-thin plies, the European Air TN DAMTEX (Damage Tolerance Design for Thin-Ply Textile Composites) project, a collaboration between Sweden and Spain, developed analytical and FE models to predict impact damage and damage propagation in thin woven composites. Extensive testing has been performed to feed and validate the material models through characterisation of fibre failure, de-lamination, and residual strength following an impact event in a drop tower test.
As a result of further testing on these novel materials, a new TeXtreme variant with improved damage performance was developed. Test results from this new material demonstrate improved inter-laminar strength, limited damage, and excellent CAI results that outperform the current standards in carbon fibre reinforcements, according to a press release.
Damage assessments of composites in the aerospace industry are more demanding than ever, and simulation of impact damage and damage growth has become increasingly important given the high cost of testing manufactured parts. Thus, the use of reliable simulation models is essential considering the expense of the materials used in this industry.
Henrik Blycker, CEO of Oxeon, the makers of TeXtreme said, “We invest a lot of time and effort into understanding this type of material in depth, and in the process we have collected an extensive amount of unique data on Spread Tow fabrics. This knowledge we’ve acquired through research projects and working closely as partners with our customers is what sets us apart in making world-class products that improve performance. With our offerings including FEA analysis, lay-up optimisation and manufacturing support, this serves as a guarantee of high quality.” (GK)
Due in part to its interest in TeXtreme spread tow reinforcements’ outstanding performance using ultra-thin plies, the European Air TN DAMTEX (Damage Tolerance Design for Thin-Ply Textile Composites) project, a collaboration between Sweden and Spain, developed analytical and FE models to predict impact damage and damage propagation in thin woven composites. Extensive testing has been performed to feed and validate the material models through characterisation of fibre failure, de-lamination, and residual strength following an impact event in a drop tower test.
As a result of further testing on these novel materials, a new TeXtreme variant with improved damage performance was developed. Test results from this new material demonstrate improved inter-laminar strength, limited damage, and excellent CAI results that outperform the current standards in carbon fibre reinforcements, according to a press release.
Damage assessments of composites in the aerospace industry are more demanding than ever, and simulation of impact damage and damage growth has become increasingly important given the high cost of testing manufactured parts. Thus, the use of reliable simulation models is essential considering the expense of the materials used in this industry.
Henrik Blycker, CEO of Oxeon, the makers of TeXtreme said, “We invest a lot of time and effort into understanding this type of material in depth, and in the process we have collected an extensive amount of unique data on Spread Tow fabrics. This knowledge we’ve acquired through research projects and working closely as partners with our customers is what sets us apart in making world-class products that improve performance. With our offerings including FEA analysis, lay-up optimisation and manufacturing support, this serves as a guarantee of high quality.” (GK)