Objective "Thermoplastics (TP) are high molecular weight polymers which, unlike thermosetting (TS) resins, do not form a rigid three-dimensional cross-linked chemical structure after processing. This allows the TP to be readily re-melted and re-formed, not the TS. Additional advantages are: chemical/impact resistance, range of temperatures, low level of moisture uptake then low hot/wet conditions degradation, eco-friendly/reusable properties that can make them a primary selection when the part live cycle is considered.In situ consolidation automated processes with TP (ISC/TP) are currently at a level of development that does not allow efficient series production of complex TP components. More research is still needed to manufacture double curvature panels including strong thickness changes, plies drop-off, etc. Disadvantages for a good industrialization are: difficult process management, high process temperatures and pressures, material handling for an efficient ISC/TP process.The four main drivers of the ISINTHER project are:-To assess an in situ consolidation process for TPM orientated to industrial outcome-To apply the above main guidelines for trials and demonstrators manufacturing- To investigate on repair solutions and process to restore nominal quality of parts- To assess the potential benefit impact of the ISC/TP process in terms of environment, costs and elongated life cycle.The project work plan shall be supported on a strong collaboration of a Technology Center (FIDAMC) with an experimented Automation Manufacturer (MTorres) able to transfer their experience to ISC/TP process.PEEK APC2-AS4 will be the material reference but open to evolution or new materials. Reparability is other aspect to be investigated with a high budget and mechanical tests.Finally, process eco-assessment is a key objective of the ECODESIGN ITD, widened here to the concept of process sustainability (environment plus cost efficiency) to see if ISC/TP could be the preferred selection." Fields of science social sciencessociologyindustrial relationsautomationnatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciences Programme(s) FP7-JTI - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Joint Technology Initiatives Topic(s) JTI-CS-2011-1-ECO-01-021 - Industrialisation Set-Up of Thermoplastics «In situ » Consolidation Process Call for proposal SP1-JTI-CS-2011-01 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme JTI-CS - Joint Technology Initiatives - Clean Sky Coordinator FUNDACION PARA LA INVESTIGACION, DESARROLLO Y APLICACION DE MATERIALES COMPUESTOS EU contribution € 159 960,00 Address Avda Rita Levi Montalcini (Tecnogetafe) 29 28906 Getafe Spain See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Mar Zuazo Ruiz (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all M TORRES DISEÑOS INDUSTRIALES SA Spain EU contribution € 35 579,00 Address CTRA. PAMPLONA-HUESCA, KM.9 31119 Torres De Elorz See on map Region Noreste Comunidad Foral de Navarra Navarra Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Blanca Iturralde Errea (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data