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Thermoplastic composite hybrid technology
Our lightweight components made of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics are as strong and resilient as metal. They can be used wherever weight needs to be saved in structural and energy-absorbing components. During the production process, the thermoplastic composite material (organic sheet materials, tape) is pre-cut first. Then the component is heated in a furnace before the injection-molding process and transferred to the injection molding tool. The component can be fixed in place with the aid of upstream retaining pins and then formed. The injection-molding process in which functional elements are sprayed then begins. Finally, the component is demolded after opening the tool. This method is used to manufacture door modules, seat structures and crash elements, for example.
The advantages
- Weight reduction
- Improved NVH characteristics
- Optimized mechanical properties
- Short cycle times
- Subsequent welding and bonding processes possible
- Different material combinations possible (web or unidirectional continuous fibers in combination with different thermoplastic matrix materials)
