60 Second Cycle Time for Carbon Fiber （碳纤维的60秒的周期时间）.pdfVIP

60 Second Cycle Time for Carbon Fiber Automotive Front Ends THE TEAM Zoltek™, KraussMaffei Technologies, and Lanxess have developed carbon fiber vehicle parts that outperform glass in Impact Strength, Tensile Strength, Tensile Modulus, and Density. KraussMaffei Technologies has successfully demonstrated direct compounding injection molding using ® ZOLTEK™ PX35 Commercial Carbon Fiber with Lanxess Durethan Polyamide 6 polymer. The molding process was demonstrated using a complex front end module tool. THE PROCESS Thirty-six parametric variations were evaluated to optimize fiber sizing chemistry, tow versus pellet product forms, and a wide variety of process and machine parameters. Direct feeding of the Zoltek™ fiber into the extruder worked extremely well. The innovative twin screw design of KraussMaffei Technologies easily chopped the fibers creating excellent fiber length retention in the extrudate. Part being removed from front end module tool Carbon Fiber Front End Module THE RESULTS Approximately 400 parts were molded with 10%, 30%, and 40% fiber loadings to validate continuous operation and reproducibility of process. Molding cycle time was approximately 60 seconds for this large complex part. See reverse side for comparison of carbon fiber vs. glass fiber molded parts. Direct Comparison of Molded Parts 30% ZOLTEK™ PX35 Carbon Fiber vs. 30% Glass Fiber This materials technology break through has resulted in significant part weight savings, better vehicle performance, and better fuel efficiency. Designing to equal mechanical properties results in reduced carbon fiber content and even greater weight savings. +25% +33% +39% -19%