Molds/Tools
Why does my composite mold leak under vacuum or applied pressure?
Louis Dorworth of Abaris Training Resources outlines key considerations to make when fabricating quality composite molds to minimize risk of leakage under pressure or vacuum.
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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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HORYZN emergency UAV harnesses CFRP tooling from Voith Composites
Voith Composites collaborated with HORYZN, a student initiative that leverages CFRP tooling and composites know-how for its Mission Pulse UAV project.
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Fortify, polySpectra awarded $3 million by DOE to advance 3D-printed tooling
Fortify is to develop inexpensive, durable solutions for lightweighting automotive components using polymers, composites and metals, advancing vehicle part commercialization.
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Ex-Core Technologies' Ex-Core 2.0 system features intelligent self-heated tooling, custom-mixed core
Debuted at JEC World 2022, Ex-Core 2.0 is said to slash production costs compared to conventional prepreg sandwich processes and produce lighter, stronger parts.
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Materials & Processes: Tooling for composites
Composite parts are formed in molds, also known as tools. Tools can be made from virtually any material. The material type, shape and complexity depend upon the part and length of production run. Here's a short summary of the issues involved in electing and making tools.
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Voith Composites partnership with Gazechim Group delivers Carbon4Tool tooling system to Europe
With Gazechim Group as the European distributor, Voith hopes to empower faster, easier and more effective CFRP tool manufacturing via its next-generation technology.
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Airtech 3D-printed composite tooling takes Brumos Racing team to Pikes Peak 100th running
As the Brumos Racing technical partner, Airtech assisted BBi Autosport’s vehicle manufacture by providing aerodynamic enhancements to the Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport via Dahltram printing resins and Print-Tech.
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JEC World 2022, Part 3: Emphasizing emerging markets, thermoplastics and carbon fiber
CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan identifies companies exhibiting at JEC World 2022 that are advancing both materials and technologies for the growing AAM, hydrogen, automotive and sustainability markets.
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PRF Composite Materials launches Q.tool prepreg tooling system
Newly developed Q.tool combines RP800 epoxy with 1,020 g/m2 bulk plies for increased layup speed, reduced number of debulks and better surface finish.
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