Lightweight and high-strength carbon fibers and engineering plastics with high processing freedom are the main materials for next-generation automobiles to replace metals. In a society centered on xEV vehicles, CO2 reduction requirements are more stringent than before. In order to address the issue of balancing weight reduction, fuel consumption and environmental protection, Toray, as an expert in carbon fiber and engineering plastics, makes full use of the technical experience accumulated over many years to provide the most suitable automotive lightweight solutions.
The specific gravity of carbon fiber is about 1/4 of iron, and the specific strength is more than 10 times that of iron.
As a result, a substantial weight reduction of the vehicle body can be achieved.
Now, the processing technology of carbon fiber composite materials is also constantly evolving according to different uses.
As one of the thermosetting CFRP molding technologies, the “RTM molding method”, in order to realize the high-speed cycle of the molding cycle, adopts the high-speed resin infiltration technology and ultra-high-speed curing resin technology by the multi-point injection method during molding, which can greatly shorten the time.
Pursue high smoothness and overall flow, as well as a high-strength roof.
“Innovative smooth forming technology” enables high surface finish and contributes to the simplification of the painting process. Combining carbon fiber and engineering plastics, various thermoplastic thermoplastic CFRP materials have been developed.
These materials can be used in combination with metal materials such as iron and aluminum.
Post time: Jul-12-2022