Thermoplastic Polymer Composites Production by Automated Fiber Placement Method

This article deals with comparative analysis between thermoplastics and thermosets polymer materials. The problems of the choice of the polymer matrix and reinforcement filler in the manufacture products are made of polymer composite materials (PCM) for the oil industry are considered. Based on the analysis of existing types of polymer matrix and reinforcement fillers to maximize the requirements for PCM products for the oil and gas industry, a polyphenylene sulfide feed was proposed as a polymer matrix, and a unidirectional carbon fiber was used as a reinforcement filler. The results of laboratory tests of samples made with the help of melt impregnation and automated fiber placement technologies are presented.