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How To Use Autoclave To Produce Carbon Fiber Car Parts

We supply a wide range of carbon fiber car parts: from making molds and prepreg cutting to producing carbon parts, CNC machining of fine details, and finally varnishing, assembly and quality control.

We are experts in all techniques related to carbon fiber auto parts manufacture. We offer the perfect production technology that meets customers' needs and ensures an end product of high quality. Usually, we manufacture premium quality carbon fiber car parts of complex design that have low weight and outstanding appearance by autoclave process, which provides optimal strength of manufactured products as well as a perfect appearance of composites without any trapped air defects.

Fabric cutting: set up the cutting procedure on machine and put fabric on the platform then cut to the shapes as drawing.

Complete carbon fiber car parts production process of autoclave 

  • Vacuuming Process: measure the size and lay up the peel ply on top of the prepreg carbon fiber cloth. It has the benefit of leaving a very neat surface finish.

  • The next layer into the mold is a breather cloth, this provides the air path for the air to escape under vacuum

  • Prepare the vacuum bag with a reasonable size, and pre-sealed one side. Install the through bag connector, place, and seal it into the vacuum bag.

  • Connect it to the vacuum, as the vacuum is pulling down the bag should be manipulated into all of the contours and corners so that it conforms to the laminate without having to stretch. And the seal was checked for leaks.

  • Place the parts on the autoclave plate, and connect the vacuum one by one. Keep this on the vacuum for around 3 hours, the preset temperature: 90-145 degrees, the part allowed to cure fully before demolding 

  • Demolding: demold carbon fiber parts after molds cool down

  • Treatment: cutting, milling, drilling holes.

  • Assembly: assembly with adhesives, bolts, or metal parts

  • Finishing: polishing and painting

  • Quality control: measurements, precise visual inspection.

Composites Autoclave Process(1)

Carbon Fiber Parts

The benefits of carbon fiber car parts made by autoclave are:

  • Zero defects

  • Perfect appearance of the carbon fiber surface

  • Excellent fatigue resistance.

  • Even thickness kept under control

  • The process offers better quality as well as conformity

  • Suitable for complex design product