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KraussMaffei to show solutions for making FRP components

16 Feb '15

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KraussMaffei said it is presenting intelligent solutions for manufacturing fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) components from March 10-12 at the JEC Composites Show at hall 7.2, booth S 29.

“KraussMaffei, as one of the few suppliers on the market, is providing technologies and systems for processing thermoplastic and thermoset matrix systems from a single source,” it added.

According to KraussMaffei, large components with paintable surfaces for trucks and agricultural machines can be manufactured using the LFI process in combination with the R-RIM process.

R-RIM is the only process for polyurethane fibre composite applications where the reinforcement material is contained directly in one component and features high automation and so short cycle times.

“The low viscosity of the components makes it possible to manufacture large, complex, thin-walled, high-strength parts,” it explains.

These applications feature high temperature stability and an excellent impact strength and already have paintable surfaces and at JEC, KraussMaffei is presenting a fender for agricultural machines from Parat.

The FiberForm process developed by KraussMaffei combines the thermoforming of composite sheets and injection molding in one process.

The strength level of fibre-reinforced plastic components is hiked through this procedure and the fully automated process enables short cycle times of less than 60 seconds.

To date, FiberForm has been predominately used in the automotive industry from which seat shells and backrests are developed in series production.

Whether extra stiffness through adding ribs, shaped openings with a reinforced edge or complex geometries, the FiberForm process can be used to produce many things that would be nearly impossible as a sheet metal part.

At JEC, KraussMaffei is presenting infotainment holders developed jointly for Audi with partners Audi, Lanxess and Christian Karl Siebenwurst.

Compared to traditional steel sound holders, the FiberForm variant is half the weight provides advantages in installation and the integration of additional functions.

But the product range of FiberForm is not just limited to applications in vehicle manufacturing. It is also showing a multi-function stringer in the new Kingpin touring ski binding from Völkl.

The basic body is made up of composite sheet, which is moulded with a fibre-reinforced plastic and provided with multiple function elements. (AR)

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