Advances for the Topographic Characterisation of SMC Materials

Materials

Alfredo Calvimontes¹  Karina Grundke²  Anett Müller² 

[1] Leibniz-Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Strasse 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany;

关键词: moulding compounds;    surface properties;    surface morphology;    topographic characterisation;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ma2031084

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

For a comprehensive study of Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) surfaces, topographical data obtained by a contact-free optical method (chromatic aberration confocal imaging) were systematically acquired to characterise these surfaces with regard to their statistical, functional and volumetrical properties. Optimal sampling conditions (cut-off length and resolution) were obtained by a topographical-statistical procedure proposed in the present work. By using different length scales specific morphologies due to the influence of moulding conditions, metallic mould topography, glass fibre content and glass fibre orientation can be characterized. The aim of this study is to suggest a systematic topographical characterization procedure for composite materials in order to study and recognize the influence of production conditions on their surface quality.

【 授权许可】

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