Compression Molding
UniFORM: High-quality, high-complex EV battery enclosures at low cycle times, low tooling costs
Stellantis subsidiary CpK Interior Products Inc. recently completed a design challenge to prove out its vacuum-assisted wet compression molding process for CFRP battery trays.
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Sigma Engineering adds compression molding simulation to Sigmasoft Virtual Molding
In addition to a reworked user interface, the full process simulation software now includes the ability to view all thermal influences on the component and in the mold.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Teubert
Teubert highlights enhancements made to its continuous compression molding (CCM) system, including production scale-up, reducing required energy during production, live measurement of pressure distribution.
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Greenerd designs, engineers new 2,500-ton compression molding press
Productive, reliable molding press features an optimized mold transfer system for improved ergonomic and safety dynamics for operators.
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Digitizing tools for composites production
Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Schuler North America
Schuler’s smart control systems are said to achieve high material savings by reducing waste throughout the material cutting, distribution and forming processes.
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A digital twin to validate SMC performance in suspension structures
High-fidelity, anisotropic behavior material card, integrated with process simulation, structural FEA and validated with CT and physical tests enables optimization proven in award-winning SMC suspension knuckle.
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Low-void, large-scale, high-volume 3D-printed composites
Among its many composites-related projects, Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently installed its first AMCM test cell, combining extrusion with compression molding for fast, low-void, low-porosity thermoplastic composite parts.
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CFRTP enables better, greener smartphones
Carbon Mobile’s “monocoque” design eliminates separate case, cover and frame, better protects electronics and simplifies disassembly.
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Price, performance, protection: EV battery enclosures, Part 1
Composite technologies are growing in use as suppliers continue efforts to meet more demanding requirements for EV battery enclosures.
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