Tensile Fracture Evaluation of CFRP Using Wedge Grips for Positioning FRP

User Benefits

- Randomly oriented thermoplastic CFRP samples can be tested with the standard catalog wedge grip product for positioning FRP instead of grips specifically for randomly oriented thermoplastic CFRP.

Introduction

In recent years, there has been a shift from metallic materials to lighter alternatives for materials that require mechanical reliability. The main reason for this is that by reducing the weight of products, the amount of carbon dioxide emissions associated with product transportation can be reduced. CFRP and other fiber-reinforced composites are expected to be applied to all kinds of products, including automobiles, because of their outstanding strength and lightness. This article presents a case in which tensile fracture evaluation of randomly oriented thermoplastic CFRP was carried out using wedge grips for positioning FRP, which was launched as an accessory for the precision universal testing machine Autograph.

October 11, 2023 GMT