Recently, Japanese chemical company Mitsui Chemical officially accelerated the introduction of new automotive materials into the market. This is a polypropylene-infiltrated UD tape. In addition to lightweight, UD tape has the advantages of thermoplastic molding and can be used as a structural supplement. Suggestions in the design phase, in addition to the use of existing UD tapes such as thermosetting resins, and the market share of PP materials with the world's top suppliers.
Automotive emissions are one of the main culprits for greenhouse gas sources, and they increase the cost of the environment and manufacturers. By using new materials such as UD belts, vehicles can be made lighter and thus reduce carbon emissions. However, these fiber belts are costly and difficult to mass produce. To solve this problem, five European-funded partners from the European Union have come together to launch a project called FORTAPE that covers the entire industry chain. The project requires a wide range of beneficiaries to develop new integrated technologies that make the most efficient use of materials and energy. , so that UD tape is better used in vehicles and aircraft.
UD tapes using PP are easy to thermoform and can also form complex shapes. For the first time in an EU initiative, a cost-effective method of producing unidirectional fiber ribbons for the manufacture and reinforcement of parts on automobiles and aircraft has been proposed. This solution will make the parts lighter and more environmentally friendly. The UD belt can be used to enhance the mechanical properties of plastic parts, and can also be used to make structural parts, reinforcement and thermoformed multilayers.
UD tape production focuses on three spindles: UD tape manufacturing, part manufacturing, and process and part modeling. Three different fiber impregnation technologies have been studied internationally to develop innovative processes for manufacturing UD carbon fiber and fiberglass tapes. Fiber content. The use of UD tapes as window regulators to enhance automation will help meet the cycle and production needs of the automotive industry. At the same time, a window frame manufacturing process using fire-resistant polyamide UD tape has been developed for the aerospace industry. The production capacity of electrolytes for lithium-ion secondary batteries is enhanced, and the integrated molding technology of metal and resin 'Prelamtac', as well as the practical skills of using small drones and smart phones, are all seeking to enter the automotive field.
Strengthening components to predict the mechanical properties of the part and the manufacturing process are key to the introduction of new materials in the automotive industry. The reduction in materials and energy consumption will reduce manufacturing costs and reduce environmental impact. The technical and economic feasibility has been successfully demonstrated. In order to achieve industrial implementation, new adjustments and optimizations are needed, and the possibility of making innovation mature and marketable will continue to be explored.