{"title":"Composite Material Manufacturing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"colmaindes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/9E3DB9FD-35F0-4FDB-8EC2-1B8DF0B5C416.png?v=1668270175\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorck, a leading digital manufacturing company, provides extremely reliable, and high quality composite materials for high tech industries such as aeropace, defense, and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorck is an expert company in the  assembly and fabrication of sheet metal parts, CNC machined precision metal parts, 3D printed parts, composite materials, and parts made with molding and casting for a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense, robotics,  industrial, automotive, electronics, energy, hardware, and consumer products. Our team of highly qualified engineers and cutting-edge facilities will provide you with quality products with the quickest turnaround time at a competitive price. Whether you have high volume production projects or rapid prototyping needs, Norck can manage it with the results better than expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/get-a-quote\" title=\"GET A QUOTE\" data-mce-href=\"\/en\/pages\/get-a-quote\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here to get a quote\u003c\/a\u003e for your next sheet metal, CNC machining, 3D printing, or molding assembly project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s now give you some insight how Norck manufactures composite materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Composite manufacturing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA composite material combines two or more materials with different physical properties to improve its properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFiberglass is a widely known composite material that combines plastic and glass fibers. Fiberglass properties are a combination of plastic and glass. It is rigid, light, and durable. One of its uses is making roofing laminate, storage tanks, surfboards, and many other applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother example is carbon fibers, combined with other materials, such as resin, to form a well-known material called carbon fiber (carbon fiber reinforced polymer). Carbon fiber is significantly more rigid than steel and much lighter. It is widely used, and some of its uses are aircraft bodies, sport cars bodies and seats, drone bodies, prostheses, bicycles, hockey, and baseball bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposite manufacturing designates a set of fabrication methods used to manufacture a part. It  is used in the following sectors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Medical\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/medical\"\u003eMedical\u003c\/a\u003e: surgical tools, implants, and orthopedics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Industrial\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/industrial\"\u003eIndustrial\u003c\/a\u003e: jigs, fixtures, and enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Aerospace\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/aerospace\"\u003eAerospace \u0026amp; Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e: Bodies of aircraft and cars, electrical cables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca title=\"Robotics\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/robotics\"\u003eRobotics:\u003c\/a\u003e Robots' bodies, grippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Consumer products\" href=\"\/en\/pages\/consumer-products\"\u003eConsumer products\u003c\/a\u003e: cooking utensils, swimming pools panels, shower stalls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the advantages of composite manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposite manufacturing offers many benefits, including:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher performance\/weight ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the combination of the materials, their properties are combined to result in better properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplex shapes: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepending on the mold, the shape of the workpiece can be complex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface finish: \u003c\/strong\u003eComposite material parts have a smooth surface finish due to gel (applied in the process)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a composite material?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposite materials are made through different manufacturing processes. Choosing the proper method depends on the functionality and aspect of the final product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenerally, the composite comprises two materials, the matrix, and the reinforcement. Matrix materials, such as polymers, bind the reinforcement material, such as carbon fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-1.png?v=1667200942\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-1.png?v=1667200942\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMainly there are three types of composite materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArticle-reinforced: \u003c\/strong\u003eA particle-reinforced composite uses particles of reinforcement material in a matrix material. It is used for wear-resistant components such as road surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-2.png?v=1667201014\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-2.png?v=1667201014\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber-Reinforced:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this type of composite, the reinforcement material consists of continuous or chopped fiber. It is used for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-3.png?v=1667201141\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-3.png?v=1667201141\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNatural composite: \u003c\/strong\u003eA composite material, such as bones and wood, can be found in nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow is it fabricated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand lay-up: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike injection molding and die casting techniques, the used mold for this process consists only of one-half in which the final product shape is carved.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Firstly, the mold is cleaned, and a thin gel coating layer is applied. The gel coating provides a surface finish (color, smoothness, texture) and prevents the reinforcement and matrix from getting in contact with water or chemical. Upon the gel coating, a layer of matrix material is applied to the mold, this first layer will be the visible part, and it will have an excellent surface finish, for example, the external surface of a boat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Then the reinforcement material is added, and a roller, a second layer of the matrix material, is applied to bind the reinforcement to the matrix. This process is repeated until the molded part reaches the desired thickness. Then the resin is cured to solidify the part. The last thing is ejected, whether manually or using ejector pins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The limitation of this process is that the internal surface of the molded part doesn't have a good finish and shouldn't be used as a functional surface. Also, the production rate is low.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-4.png?v=1667201191\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-4.png?v=1667201191\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpray lay up: \u003c\/strong\u003eSimilar to the hand lay-up process, the spray lay-up process uses an open mold, but instead of manually laying the matrix and reinforcement, it is made using a sprayer that mixes both materials. The sprayer chops the reinforcement fiber into 1\" to 2\" chopped fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-5.png?v=1667201228\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-5.png?v=1667201228\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInjection molding: \u003c\/strong\u003eInjection molding uses a thermoplastic material with fiberglass. This process is made through four steps:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plastic granules are transferred from the hopper to the mold using a rotating screw and molted using heaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The screw will advance to increase pressure in the injection chamber to inject the molted plastic into the mold. The two cavities are maintained close until the plastic solidifies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e After injection, the molted plastic will be cooled down to become solid using a cooling circuit. The screw will hold its position to hold the pressure inside the mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e After the molted plastic solidifies using a cooling circuit, the Die is opened, and the part is ejected via ejector pins. The screws will retreat to prepare for the next injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection_images-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"coll_images oneimgsc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img-col\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-6.png?v=1667201299\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/files\/Compositemnaufact-6.png?v=1667201299\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4679\/3277\/collections\/Composite_Materials_Manufacturing.png?v=1722239359","url":"https:\/\/portugues.norck.com\/en\/collections\/composite-material-manufacturing.oembed","provider":"NORCK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}