Thermoplastic Composites Tri-Mack released the latest test results showing that the unidirectional thermoplastic and injection-molded thermoplastics have adhesive strength of 84% of that of the substrate laminates, which is twice that of the industry standard adhesives, which Means that lighter and stronger components and components get to market faster.
Tri-Mack, an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-temperature thermoplastics and thermoplastic composite parts, recently shared its latest test results with Tri-Mack that demonstrate the bonding of its hybrid molded thermoplastic composite parts Strength The company uses internally manufactured coupons for comparison testing (similar to the STM 4501 bulk shear test).
It is reported that the company's Hybrid components meet the customer's critical needs, allowing engineers to bypass costly and slow-producing thermosets and heavier machined metal parts, which means lighter and stronger parts and assemblies get to market faster.
Tri-Mack says the test data helps Validating the performance of hybrid composites is of particular importance to aerospace and other industries that drive material innovation with the goal of being lightweight and inexpensive. Tri-Mack supports this trend through innovative hybrid processes, This process combines the design flexibility of injection molding with the strength and stiffness of unidirectional thermoplastic composites.
Tom Kneath, Tri-Mack's director of sales and marketing, said: 'Aircraft manufacturers are facing a huge backlog, in part because of their supply chain capabilities and coordination capabilities, but the innovative design of components and their commitment to technology can help solve these problems. Hybrid components are an example of an expanding set of functional requirements and customer business objectives.
Tri-Mack Hybrid panels are manufactured using a robotic injection unit that creates a composite geometry and produces multi-piece components (including hardware) from the mold So, how strong is the overmolding? To answer this question, Tri-Mack tested mixed overmolded specimens, full-laminate specimens (establishing baseline) and bonding with an industry standard thermosetting film adhesive Of the laminated sample strength of the results show that, The bond strength between unidirectional thermoplastic composites and injection molded thermoplastics is about 84% of the substrate laminate, double that of industry standard adhesives.
In addition, Kneath said: 'We were able to reduce costs, improve material properties and shorten lead times, beginning with Tri-Mack manufacturing overmolding processes. We reduced the number of process steps and reduced the need for rapid manufacturing of finished parts Conversion costs In addition, the hybrid process enables us to use components consisting of 6 individual components and create an integrated assembly from the injection mold, which for our customers means reducing the number of parts, lowering the price and the supply chain effectiveness. '