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JTEC Panel Report on

Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Polymer Composite Structures in Japan

Dick J. Wilkins,Chair
Moto Ashizawa
Jon B. DeVault
Dee R. Gill
Vistasp M. Karbhari
Joseph S. McDermott

April 1994

TABLE OF CONTENTS

JTEC/WTEC Staff
Disclaimer
Abstract
Foreword
List of Figures
List of Tables

Executive Summary

1. Manufacturing Technology for Polymer Composite Structures

Moto Ashizawa
Dee R. Gill

• Introduction
• Brief History of Evolution in Composites Manufacturing Technology
• Current Composites Manufacturing Technology
• Technologies
• Related Technologies
• Future Composites Manufacturing Technology
• Significant Findings from the Visit to Japan
• Summary

2. Aerospace Applications

Moto Ashizawa
Dee R. Gill

• Introduction
• Relevance
• Current Events Affecting Advanced Composites Manufacturing Technology
• Review of Aerospace Applications
• International Cooperation in the Aerospace Industry

3. Automotive and Industrial Applications

Joseph S. McDermott

• Automotive
• Industrial

4. Applications of Composites in Civil Engineering

V. M. Karbhari

• Scope of the Study
• Introduction
• Grid-Type Structures

5. Materials

Jon B. DeVault

• Introduction
• Carbon Fiber
• Matrix Resins
• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
• Summary of Findings
• References

6. Manufacturing / Processing Science

V. M. Karbhari

• Scope of the Study
• Introduction
• Process Modeling and Simulation
• Molecular Composites and Functionally Gradient Materials
• Sensors, NDI/E and Quality Control
• Expert Systems and On-Line Control
• Textile Preforming
• Other Developments
• Cost Modeling
• National Research Laboratories
• Summary
• References

7. Product and Process Development Methods

V. M. Karbhari

• Scope of the Study
• Introduction
• Design Methodologies
• Design, Support Systems, CAD/CAM/CIM
• Cost Modeling
• Design of Experiments, QC and Taguchi Methods
• Some Basic Features and Keys to the Development of Production Systems in Japan
• MITI and Its Perceived Role
• Case Studies
• An Example of Management Structure
• Research and Development on 3-D Woven Composites
• Overall Remarks and Conclusions
• References

APPENDICES

A. Professional Experience of Panel Members

B. Professional Experience of Other Team Members

C. Site Reports

• Doshisha University
• Fuji Heavy Industries
• JAMCO Corporation
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries
• Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT)
• Mitsubishi Electric Co. (MELCO)
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
• Mitsubishi Kasei Corp. (MKC)
• Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Inc.
• MITI Headquarters
• National Research Institute of Materials and Chemical Research -- Structure Technology Dept. (MITI/AIST)
• National Research Institute of Materials and Chemical Research -- Polymer Composites Lab. (MITI/AIST)
• Mizuno Corporation
• National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL)
• Nippon Steel Corporation
• Shimizu Corporation
• Toray Industries, Inc.
• Toyota Motor Corporation
• Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
• University of Tokyo
• Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

D. Questionnaire for Japanese Companies

E. Glossary

1994 by Loyola College in Maryland

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