RTM resin transfer molding unit

C-RTM (compression resin transfer molding) is a process which enables to produce high performance structural composite parts within a two minutes cycle time. PROCESS 1.Rapid closure of the press to a precision gap, full vacuum is applied to the tool cavity 2.Precisely metered resin is rapidly injected into the gap on top of the preform surface 3.Press is closed completely compacting and fully impregnating the preform to the final dimensions BENEFITS Process performances • Repeatability • Inline monitoring • Flexible: supports several manufacturing processes • Lights out manufacturing: fully automated process • Net-shape • Thermoplastic & Thermoset resin compatible • 30 parts/h Product performance: • Fiber volume: up to 60% • Porosity <2% • No fiber distortion from process • Yields stable part geometry TECHNICAL FEATURES Eco Compact Sustainable Press (ECS PRESS) • Press tonnage: 1500 Tons • Opening and closing speed: 800 mm/s • Platen size: 2 m x 1,5 m with parallelism control RTM equipment and tooling • Innovative modular tooling (net-shape, thermally optimized) • Optimised temperature control system (current flow tube technology) • Thermoplastic and thermoset high-pressure injection machines (30-250 cc/min) Automation Dedicated control room 6 axis robots (x2) – 700 kg capacity Modular prehensors (for preforms and composite parts) Inline monitoring, data saving and post-processing Online controls (preform and part) Centralised acquisition and archiving of process parameters Energy consumption measurement