Optimization of tensile strength via mat glass fiber characteristics by using response surface methodolody

Tensile strength is a very important performance characteristic of mat glass fiber which is used in many sectors especially for automotive industry. It is also important to be able to calculate the mathematical model to support the varying needs of the end users which may change according to their processes. Tensile strength is the value where the breakaway status occurs while increasing force is applied to MAT samples. There are some factors which effect the tensile strength of mat glass fiber. In this essay, production of mat glass fiber and optimization of tensile strength are covered. There are many factors which affect tensile strength of mat glass fiber. Mass per unit and loss on ignition were used as factors. In this study, Minitab was used as a statistical analysis programme for design of experiment, modelling, analyzing and optimization. Response surface methodology is used as a method to achieve the optimum tensile strength value of mat glass fiber. The aimed mathematical modelling which maximizes the response was achieved at the end of the study. The factor levels which support the varying needs of end users become possible to be calculated. Mass per unit and loss on ignition values were studied as 300-400 g/m2 and 4-6% respectively. As a result, it is indicated that higher mass per unit and loss on ignition provide higher tensile strength for mat glass fiber. In literature, tensile strength has been studied for composites instead of glass fiber which is studied in this essay. Also, this study is distinguished from the other essays in literature via the combination of the response and the factors used.