Functionalisation of composite profiles
in cooperation with
Together with our partners from INOMETA GmbH and Mitsui Chemicals Europe GmbH as well as the Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology we have rethought the functionalisation of high-performance profiles.
The high-performance tapes TAFNEX® were processed into composite profiles by Mitsui in laser-based thermoplastic winding at INOMETA before they were then functionalised with #ROBIN. Polypropylene was used here as the material base. A generic pipe demonstrator with splined shaft, sliding surface and thread was implemented. We were thus able to successfully demonstrate the high design and functional diversity of this process chain.
More information can be found in the pictures, the process video or the various technical articles:
Functionalised tube in the mould
Functionalised pipe before demoulding in the compact injection mould.
Functionalised composite tubular
Demonstrator with integrated thread and splined shaft.
Functionalised composite tubulars
Different materials functionalised
In addition to the functionalisation of composite profiles, further investigations were carried out on the functionalisation of wooden rods and aluminium tubes.
Process video
Functionalised tube in the mould
Functionalised pipe before demoulding in the compact injection mould.
Functionalised composite tubular
Demonstrator with integrated thread and splined shaft.
Functionalised composite tubulars
Different materials functionalised
In addition to the functionalisation of composite profiles, further investigations were carried out on the functionalisation of wooden rods and aluminium tubes.
Process video
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Functionalisation of porous aluminium
Together with our partner Automoteam GmbH, we were able to demonstrate the feasibility of functionalising porous aluminium structures in injection moulding.