Processes
Automated solution: New presses for SMC molding process
Using glass/polyester sheet molding compound (SMC) that it formulates and manufactures in-house, Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures (Belding, Mich.) produces composite boxes and enclosures for electrical systems and components.
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Corvette's carbon hood creates shock and awe
North America’s first mass-produced, all-CFRP hood raises the bar for production sports cars.
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In-mold alternatives to postmold decoration
CT reviews viable, versatile technologies that reduce the time and cost of finishing composite parts.
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The rise of rapid manufacturing
An outgrowth of rapid prototyping, tool-free additive fabrication technologies have the potential to form small, limited-run composite parts directly from CAD data.
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Composite engine valves?
HPC technical editor Sara Black reports progress on CFRP intake and exhaust valves for race car engines.
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Automating wind blade manufacture
Recent technology announcements portend a new era of more efficient blade production.
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Team-built bus body bests all
OEM meets tight development schedule on superlight multipart molded shell to offset propulsion system weight in fuel cell-powered transit bus.
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AFP/ATL design-to-manufacture: Bridging the gap
Managing production of a structure made via fiber or tape placement often requires software-aided manipulation of the subtle differences between that which is designed and that which can be manufactured.
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CNC routers optimize cooling tower build
Although cooling towers traditionally have been made with wood and concrete, composite materials are gaining acceptance due to their corrosion and rot resistance, light weight and ease of installation.
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Mining the potential of polyurethane composites
Pultruded rollers for mine conveyors outperform steel and portend a huge new market.
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