Browse Publications Technical Papers 2003-01-2342
2003-07-07

“Rigidization-on-Command”™ (ROC) Resin Development for Lightweight Isogrid Booms with MLI 2003-01-2342

The “Rigidization-on-Command”™ (ROC™) resin development has focused on the development of resin systems that use UV light cure for rigidization. Polymeric sensitizers have been incorporated into the resin formulations to promote cure using Pen-Ray lamps and UV light-emitting diodes (LED's). Formulations containing the polymeric sensitizers were examined by FTIR and DSC. Complete cure was observed after 15 min. exposure with the Pen-Ray lamps. Performance of the Pen-Ray lamps and UV LEDs was thoroughly characterized. Thermal models were developed to optimize the performance of the of the MLI insulation thermal oven used for orbital cure of the boom. Results show that -12°C is the lowest temperature required for cure of the ROC™ resin systems.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Preview Document Add to Cart
Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
TECHNICAL PAPER

Shape Memory Effect of TiNi Short Fiber on Mechanical Properties of TiNi/Al6061 Composite

2005-01-1391

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

High Efficiency Energy Absorption Olefinic Foam

1999-01-0296

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

Comparative Analysis of Different Energy Absorbing Materials for Interior Head Impact

950332

View Details

X