Glass/epoxy composite used as a base of metalforming tool's design

Abstract

This paper outlines new approach for the development of a new composite material used and implemented for designing of metalforming press tools for producing a wide range of products. Therefore, there are made experimental investigation for improvement of strength and stiffness of the composite material and composite die sets at all. The composite material is treated experimentally(planned experimental method) and the optimal matrix-reinforcing material relation has been defined.. Also, the correlation between the composite production process’s parameters and the mechanical properties or responses of the composite, as well as its compositions, was the main point of the mathematical treatment and optimization of the composite. The corresponding response surface equations are calculated by means of multivariable analysis technique.