What points should be noted when using carbon fiber composites to manufacture prosthetics and orthopedic devices?
Many knee joint shells and prosthetic foot cores are made from carbon fiber composites. Joints made from this material offer high strength and low weight. Due to the excellent energy storage and release properties of carbon fiber composite foot cores, sports prosthetics are entirely made from carbon fiber composites.
When orthopedic devices are made using carbon fiber composite prepregs, the resulting prosthetic sockets and orthoses are thin, lightweight, strong, and have a long service life.
So, what aspects should be considered when using resin-based carbon fiber composite prepregs to manufacture prosthetics and orthopedic devices? The key lies in the layup design; the fiber composites should not be too loose, as they can only effectively bear loads when they are in a tensioned state. It is also important to align the fiber direction with the direction of maximum stress to ensure that the fiber material can withstand the greatest load possible. Additionally, when reinforcing a particular area with high-strength fibers such as carbon fiber, it is crucial to place them at the weakest points and ensure they have sufficient length to truly provide reinforcement.
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