Carbon Fiber & Prepreg Manufacturing Processes
CARBON FIBER APPLICATIONS
Learn about various applications for carbon fiber manufacturing processes and prepreg manufacturing processes including filament winding, prepregging, additive manufacturing/3D printing, and others.
AUTOCLAVE CURE
Autoclaves are heated pressure vessels used extensively in the composites industry. Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.’s aerospace-grade prepreg material systems can be autoclave cured.
AUTOMATED LAYUP
Automated layup methods allow manufacturers to produce large composite laminates in less time, while also reducing waste and risk of FOD.
DIGITAL THREAD
Digital thread allows for improved traceability of data, enabling suppliers and customers to directly communicate.
OUT-OF-AUTOCLAVE (OOA)
OOA curing encompasses a variety of processing methods with various heating schemes. Toray composites prepreg systems can be cured OOA.
RAPID PREPREG PRESS MOLDING
Press mold curing is commonly used for applications where high throughput is allowed by rapid curing and minimal machining is critical.
RESIN TRANSFER MOLDING
Resin Transfer Molding is commonly used for applications for net-shape cure parts that require minimal machining.