.... The feed region density was increased through compaction. The powder bed density and green density were determined by measuring the mass and dimension. The sintered density was measured with the Archimedes’ method. As the relative feed region density increased from 44% to 65%, the powder bed density...

... the use of autoclaves. Two composite manufacturing approaches were demonstrated: vacuum-bag compaction with oven cure and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding with oven cure. For this project, a 2.8-m diameter fairing was developed for the Minotaur IV launch system. The prototype fairing...

... are required. In this study, the forming of such porous microfeatures using hot compaction was investigated. A hot compaction experimental setup was designed and fabricated that is capable of performing high temperature operation ( 700 ° C ) , quick heatup, and avoiding oxidation. 3D thermal simulation...