Molding Carbon Fiber Parts Under Pressure
Compression molding is a closed-mold composite manufacturing process that uses matched metal molds with the application of external pressure. In the compression molding process, an engineered composite layup is placed in the open mold cavity, the mold is closed, and consolidating force is applied. The pressure remains on the mold throughout the cure cycle, which usually occurs in an oven. The combination of heat and pressure produces a composite part with low void content and high fiber volume fraction—a near net shape finished component. Compression molding often yields composite parts that have the optimal mechanical properties possible from the particular combination of constituent materials.
Compression molding has several benefits/advantages. These advantages include:
Low-cost operation
Good surface finish
Faster than some methods
Flexible design
High product uniformity
Good dimensional accuracy
No residual stress
Minimizes wastage
Here are some carbon fiber parts are made by compression molding process, which are a high-end appearance, perfect surface, and good strength. if you want to develop carbon fiber parts, please request a quote.
