Experimental Study of Deep Drawing of High-Strength Carbon Fiber-HDPE Composites

Mohammad J.Ziedan; Abdulkareem  F. Hassan; Najim  A. Saad; Ahmed  Al-Mukhtar

doi:10.6180/jase.202512_28(12).0018

Experimental Study of Deep Drawing of High-Strength Carbon Fiber-HDPE Composites

Mohammad J.Ziedan¹, Abdulkareem F. Hassan², Najim A. Saad³, and Ahmed Al-Mukhtar^4,5This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

¹Mechanical Engineering Dept. College of Engineering, Basrah University, Basrah, Iraq

²Engineering College, Almaaqal University, Basrah, Iraq

³Faculty of Materials Engineering, Babylon University, Babylon, Iraq

⁴Insistute of Structural Mechanics, Weimar University, Weimar, Germany

⁵College of Engineering, Al-Hussain University College, Iraq

Received: January 10, 2025
Accepted: March 19, 2025
Publication Date: April 24, 2025

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Deep drawing of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced with woven carbon fibers (WCFs) demonstrates excellent resilience under stress, making it a promising material for applications demanding high strength and durability. This study investigated the influence of forming parameters, including temperature, forming depth, and punch velocity, on the deep drawability of HDPE-WCF composites. A dedicated experimental rig was designed and constructed for this purpose. Results indicate that increasing the forming temperature enhances the material’s flexibility, thereby reducing the required forming force. However, careful temperature control is crucial to prevent melting and potential degradation of material properties. The optimal forming temperature range was determined to be between 80^◦C and 90^◦C, significantly improving material formability. Conversely, at temperatures below 80^◦C, increasing the forming depth and velocity can increase the risk of material tearing and significantly elevate the required forming force.

Keywords: Composites; Carbon Fiber; Forming Force; Forming Temperature; Deep Drawing.

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