HIGH PRODUCTION RATE.
COMPLEX PARTS.
HIGH STRENGTH.
Composite properties:
Composite properties
– Quasi-isotropic properties
– Thermoset matrix resin selection from epoxy, vinyl ester or biobased resin
– Reinforcement: carbon fiber (CF) or rCF
Composite processing:
– Compression molding provides high production rate
– Parts can be easily machined after molding
Composite advantages:
– Over 40% weight reduction vs aluminum parts
– Complex geometries at medium to high production volumes at relative low molding cycle times
– Higher strength and specific modulus vs aluminum
– Reliable mechanical simulation although based on non-continuous fibers
