Aeronautics

The performance of aeronautics parts is critical. Composites forming simulation using PAM-FORM allows engineers to minimize manufacturing defects as wrinkles (on or within the laminate), extensive shearing, bridging, etc. that would otherwise require several physical prototypes that are expensive and usually difficult to do because of the size of the parts.

Example 1: Fabric / 6 plies / PPS matrix: Bridging predicted in red area

Example 2: J-RIB / 4 plies thermoforming: Optimization of the flat patter

Automotive

The target of weight reduction in automotive industry is pushing for an increasing use of composite materials. Composites materials that were already widely used on non structural components (mainly short and long fibers) are now finding applications on structural components with high performance expectations (no regression versus metallic parts). The use of continuous fibers is then required. Dry textiles are preformed and then injected or prepregs (thermosets or thermoplastics) are formed. PAM-FORM allows an accurate analysis and optimization of the performing and forming processes that will induce development time and cost reduction, as well as production cycle optimization.

Example: Prediction of shearing induced during forming process