@inproceedings{72a261736c5a410f930e1a857302fd3a,
title = "Investigation into the formability of carbon fibre/polyether ether ketone composite sheets in stamp forming processes",
abstract = "In this work, consolidated composite blanks of carbon fibre/polyether ether ketone (CF/PEEK) were stamped until failure with a hemispherical punch under various temperatures. Real-time strain measurements were extracted using three-dimensional photogrammetry. The results were evaluated with benchmarks used in metal forming. These were then compared to aluminium blanks formed under similar conditions. Under certain circumstances, the composite exhibited comparable formability to aluminium. This is particularly significant, as CF/PEEK is a high performance composite with superior specific mechanical properties compared to monolithic metal alloys. These results highlight the potential for composites such as this to replace heavier metals in various industries, without sacrificing performance or increasing manufacturing expenses.",
keywords = "Real time strain measurements, Stamp forming, Thermoplastic composites",
author = "S. Davey and W. Cantwell and R. Das and S. Kalyanasundaram",
year = "2012",
language = "British English",
isbn = "9788888785332",
series = "ECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials",
booktitle = "ECCM 2012 - Composites at Venice, Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials",
note = "15th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites at Venice, ECCM 2012 ; Conference date: 24-06-2012 Through 28-06-2012",
}