Experimental investigation on effects of ultrasonic process parameters on the degree of impregnation of BF/PP composites

Abstract The properties of basalt fiber reinforced polypropylene composites (BF/PP) were improved by ultrasonic treatment of resin building pressure to assist melt impregnation. Combined with the study of ultrasonic pressure building theory, the mechanical properties of the modified composites were analyzed using the characterization of tensile, flexural and impact strengths in response to porosity and fracture rate. The effects of ultrasonic power, frequency and distance of action on resin building pressure and composite properties were investigated. The results showed that the best effect was achieved when the ultrasonic frequency was 25 kHz, the ultrasonic power was 300 W, and the action distance was 4 mm, at which time the porosity of the prepreg was reduced to 2.99%, the fracture rate was 3.36%, and the tensile, flexural, and impact strengths were 108.73 MPa, 116.81 MPa, and 51.59 KJ.m-2.