Method of fabricating chopped-fiber composite piston

Details Method of fabricating chopped-fiber composite piston Method of fabricating chopped-fiber composite piston

1997-03-05

1999-09-07

Derrington, James

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Carbonizing to form article

With carbonizing, then adding carbonizable material and...

264 297, 264162, 92172, 92212, C01B 3104

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059483300

ABSTRACT:
A three-dimensional piston molding is fabricated from a mixture of chopped, carbon tow filaments of variable length, which are prepregged with carbonaceous organic resins and/or pitches and molded by conventional molding processes into a near net shape, to form a carbon-fiber reinforced organic-matrix composite part. Continuous reinforcement in the form of carbon-carbon composite tapes or pieces of fabric can be also laid in the mold before or during the charging of the mold with the chopped-fiber mixture, to enhance the strength in the crown and wrist-pin areas. The molded chopped-fiber reinforced organic-matrix composite parts are then pyrolized in an inert atmosphere, to convert the organic matrix materials to carbon. These pyrolized parts are then densified by reimpregnation with resins or pitches, which are subsequently carbonized. Densification is also accomplished by direct infiltration with carbon by vapor deposition processes. Once the desired density has been achieved, the piston molds are machined to final piston dimensions, and piston ring grooves are added. To prevent oxidation and/or to seal the piston surface or near surface, the chopped-fiber piston is coated with ceramic and/or metallic sealants; and/or coated with a catalyst.

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