Experimental and analytical research of flow of thermoset composite reinforced with short coal fibers

The paper investigates the molding of plate from thermoset composite Etal-Carbon-M reinforced with coal fibers (3%) 0,3 mm long. Molding is carried out by means of the hydraulic cylinder established on universal servohydraulic machine MTS 793 in the heat chamber MTS Environmental Chamber. Modeling of molding is carried out in Moldex3D system taking into account gravity effect. Values of pressure distribution, front time and direction of orientation of reinforcing fibers are received. Verification of model is carried out by comparison of arrangement of the front of molding for number of values of time received theoretically and experimentally. Information about orientation of reinforcing fibers allows to consider anisotropy of mechanical characteristics of samples and products made from plate.