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Challenges associated with drilling of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites-A review

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Elsevier B.V.

Source : Composites Part C: Open Access, Volume 11, 2023, 100356, ISSN 2666-6820

Url : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666682023000129

Campus : Coimbatore

School : School of Engineering

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Year : 2023

Abstract : Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been in high demand over the last few decades, especially in the aircraft manufacturing industry, due to their superior properties. However, drilling of CFRP materials is more complicated than common metal due to their exceptional anisotropic and non-homogenous features. This unique microstructure often leads to drilling-induced defects such as delamination, thermal damage and burr formation which compromises the structural integrity. Therefore, a good understanding of this composite material is required to realize its full potential. This review paper summarizes the knowledge available in literature on drilling of CFRP and their outcomes are compared comprehensively in a simple way. It covers key aspects such as drilling mechanism, cutting parameters and tool geometries for conventional drilling. Also, drilling-induced damages and potential solutions for those problems are addressed and covered in this paper

Cite this Research Publication : Goh Kai Ze, A. Pramanik, A.K. Basak, C. Prakash, S. Shankar, N. Radhika,"Challenges associated with drilling of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites-A review", Composites Part C: Open Access, Volume 11, 2023, 100356, ISSN 2666-6820

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