High-pressure Resin Transfer Molding (HP-RTM)
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Olin Epoxy
Olin Epoxy offers a portfolio of epoxy systems for challenging applications. Litestone, Voraforce and Airstone aim to resolve problems and support customers’ business growth.
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Materials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
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Materials & Processes: Fabrication methods
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
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HexPly M901 prepreg accelerates product development cycles
Hexcel’s HexPly M901 prepreg system reportedly reduces production time of composite leaf springs.
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Hexion partners with Rassini for composite leaf spring application in new Ford F-150 model
Pickup truck model’s hybrid rear suspension is supported by a composite helper spring which uses Hexion’s epoxy resin system and is processed via HP-RTM.
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New thermoset matrix resin offers fast, low-temp, tunable cure
HARP Rapid is a new thermoset resin chemistry for liquid molding processes that offers a fast, tunable cure profile, and a Tg that exceeds the material’s cure temperature.
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Bucci Composites completes testing of new carbon fiber wheel
Bucci’s new 22-inch high-performance automotive wheel is all carbon fiber and made via high-pressure resin transfer molding.
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HP-RTM as a means to reduce hydrogen tank packaging space and cost
BBG Gmbh & Co. KG has developed molds for producers of type IV CFRP tanks, integrating automation and sensors for faster, cheaper production of adjustable-length hydrogen storage cylinders.
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Liftgate design puts modified filament winding to the test
Heavily modified winding process produces light, structural support frame for performance-critical liftgate.
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Revolutionizing the composites cost paradigm, Part 2: Forming
Boeing-led parts trials explore infusion, compression molding and thermoplastics, offering lessons and supply chain options to better compete with aluminum.
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