Injection/Overmolding
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Fabrication methods (2015)
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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CAMISMA’s car seat back: Hybrid composite for high volume
Recycled fibers, in-situ polymerized PA12 and steel inserts combined in one-shot process to cut weight 40 percent at competitive cost, cycle time and safety.
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Are LFRT composites key to auto adoption?
Long carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics don't pack the punch of continuous carbon fiber, but they might help spread use of composites in automotive.
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Mass reduction for mass appeal: FRPs and CMCs in RVs
Composites save weight, speed assembly, improve aesthetics and diminish warranty service and promote sales.
Read MoreMolding i3 body panels
Beyond its CFRP Life Module, BMW's i3 commuter car features doors, door inners, fenders, bumpers, a hood and a rear spoiler made from injection molded thermoplastic.
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License to speed for composites manufacturing
RocTool pushes composites into new markets with its high-speed induction heating technology for molding.
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Composites for heavy truck: Tough-duty inspection cover
Thermoplastic composite reduces weight, cost, corrosion, extends maintenance intervals.
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Highlights: JEC Europe 2014
Composites enable high performance and lower weight in washtubs, wheelchairs and engine exhaust cones. Plus new, ultralight materials.
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Aonix Advanced Materials system combines material, machinery
Ottawa-based company develops turnkey technology for high-performance, thermoplastic composites at volumes of up to 1 million parts per month.
Read MoreExceeding the Limits
Three novel fiber-reinforced, high-temperature thermoplastics promise part designers a broader means to push past performance barriers.
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