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Vijayaraghavan, A., Dharan, C. K. H. , and Dornfeld, D. A. (2006), “Quantifying Edge Defects in Drilled FRP Composites”, Trans. North American Manufacturing Research Institute, vol. 34.

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ABSTRACT:
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites are being increasingly used as replacements for metals in engineering applications. Though these composites are manufactured in near-net shape, machining is often necessary for integration and assembly. The most common machining operation performed on these materials is drilling. A commonly observed defect in drilling is edge defects which include incomplete fiber cutting. This report discusses a model which estimates edge defects during FRP drilling. Results predicted by the model are compared to experimental observations and possible techniques to characterize defects in FRP drilling are discussed.

SUGGESTED CITATION:
Athulan Vijayaraghavan, David Dornfeld, and C. K. Hari Dharan, "Quantifying Edge Defects in Drilled FRP Composites" (July 1, 2006). Laboratory for Manufacturing and Sustainability. Consortium on Deburring and Edge Finishing. Paper vijayaraghavan_06_1.
http://repositories.cdlib.org/lma/codef/vijayaraghavan_06_1