Thermal dimensioning of manufacturing moulds with multiple resistively heated zones for composite processing

Multi-zonal, electrically heated moulds for composite processing offer the potential of a direct heat introduction with low thermal lag and high energy efficiency. However, appropriate thermal dimensioning of these tools requires the consideration of the thermal response of the tool itself as well as the thermal and cure behaviour of the part, which is to date mostly estimated based on experience. To realize the full potential of this tool...