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Economic and Manufacturing Considerations for Composite Driveshafts
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A brief review of various composite driveshaft concepts is given. Included are the carbon-glass hybrid filament wound, carbon fiber overwrapped aluminum, pultruded, and fabric wrapped versions. The basic fabrication methods are explained with advantages and disadvantages of each.
The results of a detailed economic study of the various fabrication methods are given. Included variables are material costs (carbon fiber, prepreg, and resin), and production rates. A second concurrent study compared the various fabrication methods based on more qualitative factors such as experience, reliability, design simplicity, etc. The results of both studies conclude that a filament wound all-composite structure is the most attractive.
Finally, the filament winding manufacturing concept is described. The current Mark VI machine concept, together with overall manufacturing scheme, is described.
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Kliger, H., Yates, D., and Davis, G., "Economic and Manufacturing Considerations for Composite Driveshafts," SAE Technical Paper 800005, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800005.Also In
References
- Brown, T. Rezin, D. Hybrid Composite Driveshaft Design Considerations Presented at 1979 ASME Winter Annual Meeting, NYC
- Yates, D. Rezin, D. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composite Driveshaft Oct. 1979