Preform-shaping machinery
Dieffenbacher introduced the PreformCenter, capable of fully automated production of dry, dimensionally stable, 3-D carbon-fiber preforms.
Dieffenbacher (Eppingen, Germany) introduced the PreformCenter, capable of fully automated production of dry, dimensionally stable, 3-D carbon-fiber preforms. As part of a complete production line in the high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) process, the PreformCenter can be configured for use in large and small batch production. Besides preform production, the HP-RTM line also includes the compression process and the related finishing steps for lightweight components.
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