Compression Molding
Fraunhofer ICT in-mold pressure sensors for HP-RTM
Pressure sensor-based mold fill expected to maximize part consistency and minimize cycle time for auto industry molders.
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SMC + D-LFT: A hybrid box for the Gen 2 Ridgeline
D-LFT optimizes vertical component functionality while first use of weatherable SMC eliminates paint, reduces mass and stands up to tough-duty use.
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CAMX 2017 show preview
At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual.
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CAMX 2017 preview: Siempelkamp
Composites machinery specialist Siempelkamp (Krefeld, Germany) is featuring its compression equipment for sheet molding compound (SMC), phase change material (PCM), resin transfer molding (RTM) and thermoplast forming.
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OEM Press Systems (Fullerton, CA, US), a manufacturer of hydraulic presses, is featuring its robotic mold-handling systems, designed to reduce process cycle time and eliminate the lifting of molds by an operator.
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A look inside Fraunhofer ICT
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Munich, Germany) is the largest applied research organization in Europe, with more than 67 institutes and research units located throughout Germany staffed by 24,500 people, mostly scientists and engineers. CW recently got a chance to tour one, Fraunhofer ICT in Pfintzal, Germany.
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CAMX 2017 preview: French Oil Mill Machinery
French Oil Mill Machinery Co. (Piqua, OH, US) and TMP, A Division of French, are displaying their heavy-duty hydraulic presses for composites manufacturing.
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SMC: Old dog, more tricks
In the sheet molding compound renaissance, the advent of new resins and compounds are broadening the definition and application of this versatile family of composites.
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Center for mass production of lightweight composites
German R&D center brings together 8 institutes and more than 80 companies from 120 countries to help industrialize composite parts production.
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Automated Preforming, Part 3: Quilted Stratum Process
CW’s tour of Cetim and the QSP line which preforms multi-thickness thermoplastic materials in 40-90 seconds for composite parts with cycle times of 1-2 minutes.
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