Furnaces for Composites Manufacturing

The Institute of Structures and Design in Augsburg features three furnaces for consolidation of thermoplastic materials and curing of thermoset materials. Processing temperatures of up to 450°C can be realized. This facilities provide full-scale parts manufacturing under industrial conditions. For example, pressure bulkheads (4.5 m diameter) and boosters (up to 6 m in length) have already been manufactured with partners from the aerospace industry. Lightweight components based on carbon fibres and epoxy resins are infused and cured in single-sided moulds. These moulds are made of carbon fibre-reinforced polymers or invar. Maximum weights of up to 20 tonnes can be handled by a universal transportation vehicle.
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Contact: Jan Faber ([e-mail])
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