Verification of mechanical properties of forged moulding compound composite for small structural parts of microsatellites

Abstract

The mechanical properties of a short fibre composite produced using the forged moulding compound technology were tested. Firstly, these properties were estimated using analytical calculations and the Tsai-Pagani equation. Next, technological tests were conducted, based on which testing samples were made for mechanical tests. The results of the mechanical tests were then compared to calculations. Finaly, a microsatellite part was produced using this technology and integrated into the satellite structure.