PAM-COMPOSITES

PAM-RTM, the resin molding software module within PAM-COMPOSITES, is used to simulate the resin injection or the resin infusion of a preform.

PAM-RTM can model a wide range of processes including:

• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
• Vacuum Assisted Resin Infusion (VARI)
• Compression RTM (CRTM)
• High-Pressure RTM (HP-RTM)
• and many more

This module predicts how the resin flows in a preform that might include inserts (metals, wood, foam).

Typically, simulation results reveal:

• filling time
• risk of dry spots appearance or fiber washing
• flow front velocity
• pressure applied to the mold

With PAM-RTM, eliminate RTM manufacturing defects and improve product quality, upfront in the product development process, before any tools are cut, thanks to the optimization of the following process parameters:

• injection/infusion strategy (choice of LCM – Liquid Composite Molding - process)
• injection pressure or flow rate
• temperature cycle (tool and resin)
• location of injection gates, vents, and vacuum ports
• type and positioning of the flow media

Simulation can also be used later in the process to correct manufacturing issues after they are identified.