Development of carbon and glass prepreg processed by vacuum molding with low curing temperature for the manufacture of rehabilitation equipment for the disabled

Donetskiy K.I., Karavaev R.Y., Gracheva A.D., Saburov F.A., Tkachuk A.I., Sedov E.V., Shebbo M.F.M.
UDC
678.8
DOI
10.18577/2307-6046-2025-0-12-74-87
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How to cite
Donetskiy K.I., Karavaev R.Y., Gracheva A.D., Saburov F.A., Tkachuk A.I., Sedov E.V., Shebbo M.F.M. Development of carbon and glass prepreg processed by vacuum molding with low curing temperature for the manufacture of rehabilitation equipment for the disabled // Proceedings of VIAM. 2025. No. 12. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2025-0-12-74-87. URL: https://test.viam.ru/en/journal/2025/12/7
Keywords
polymer composite materials, prepregs, vacuum forming, binder, technological package, tooling, vacuuming, impregnation, rehabilitation equipment for the disabled
Abstract

Polymer composite materials are increasingly being used in the manufacture of rehabilitation equipment for the disabled, particularly in the production of prostheses and orthoses, including the use of prepregs processed by vacuum molding. The demand for materials in this industry is growing steadily, with imported materials primarily used, and import substitution is becoming increasingly important. NRC «Kurchatov Institute» – VIAM has developed a series of materials that can be used in this industry.

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