Processes

Hufschmied Zerspanungssysteme, specialist in composites machining, establishes branch in the U.S.

Supplier of material- and process-optimized cutting tools and technology for CFRP, GFRP and CMC, as well as metals, opened its Chicago facility August 1, 2024.

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Zimmerman highlights five-axis portal milling line

The FZU22 machines various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials including carbon fiber and other fiber reinforcement options.  

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Automotive

Carbon fiber, bionic design achieve peak performance in race-ready production vehicle

Porsche worked with Action Composites to design and manufacture an innovative carbon fiber safety cage option to lightweight one of its series race vehicles, built in a one-shot compression molding process.

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CAMX

Cold cutting equipment designed for carbon fiber

CAMX 2024: Sheffield, a producer of highly accurate cutting machines, highlights its C-503 model machine made to cut carbon fiber, fiberglass and even natural fibers.  

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Molds/Tools

Corebon induction heating

This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.

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Work In Progress

Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts

Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.

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CEAD print bed anchors ensure first layer adhesion in large-format 3D prints

Reusable plugs insert into CEAD’s patent-pending print bed, enable locking of first layer and easy release once printing is finished.

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CAMX

Cutting supplies, equipment enhance composites testing in the lab

CAMX 2024: On display at Extec’s booth is the Labcut 5000 precision composite plate saw, Nikon MA200 inverted metallurgical microscope and Labpol 12 automatic grinder/polisher.

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Optimized rib-reinforced hollow composites via printed molds

Addyx topology optimization and water-soluble mandrel enables simultaneous rib and skin layup for one-shot, high-strength, lightweight structures.

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CAMX

Raw materials distributor provides quality fiberglass, resin variety

CAMX 2024: Imate Composites presents a variety of resins, fiberglass and roving products, as well as mats and catalysts. 

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