Electron beam curing technology for advanced composites has emerged as a credible and attractive alternative to thermal curing for most composite products. Technical advantages, such as aerospace structures, include curing at room temperature, using low-cost tooling, and the ability to fabricate large integrated structure including structures too large to fit inside autoclaves. Studies by aerospace companies have shown potential cost savings of 10–60% by using electron beam curing. In this book, both theoretical and practical aspects of electron beam curing of composites are presented, intending to build a bridge between the academic knowledge and the industrial applications.
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Electron Beam Curing of Composites
Chapter 2 : Aspects of Electron Beam Curable Materials
Chapter 3 : Electron Beam Curing Applied to Composite Molding Technologies
Chapter 4 : Current Limitations and Potentials for Electron Beam Curing
Chapter 5 : Research Trends and Projects in the Field of Electron Beam Curing
Chapter 6 : Examples of Electron Beam Curing Applications
References
Appendix 1 : Key Players in Electron Beam Curing
Appendix 2 : List of Commercially Available Materials for Electron Beam Curing
