{"id":7371,"date":"2018-05-21T11:28:01","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T10:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=7371"},"modified":"2018-05-21T11:28:01","modified_gmt":"2018-05-21T10:28:01","slug":"wet-compression-moulding-for-production-of-fibre-reinforced-structural-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wet-compression-moulding-for-production-of-fibre-reinforced-structural-components\/","title":{"rendered":"Wet compression moulding: for production of fibre-reinforced structural components"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hennecke.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wet compression moulding<\/a><\/span> (WCM) technology represents an efficient production method for the high-volume production of fibre-reinforced structural components and is characterised by the fact that the reactive mixture is applied to the fibre fabric contact-free as a fluid film.<\/p>\n<p>This takes place either in a separate workstation by means of robot-guided application or directly in the mould.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nIn the separate workstation, the fibre fabric is guided under the WCM nozzle of the mixing head by one or more robots.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage, the reactive\u00a0mixture is applied to the fibre fabric.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impregnated fibre fabric<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The robot then places the impregnated fibre fabric precisely in the mould.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7373\" style=\"width: 618px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/PI_Hennecke_WCM.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7373\" src=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/PI_Hennecke_WCM-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wet compression moulding: for production of fibre-reinforced structural components\" width=\"618\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/PI_Hennecke_WCM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/PI_Hennecke_WCM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/PI_Hennecke_WCM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/PI_Hennecke_WCM-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WCM technology is characterised by the fact that the reactive mixture is applied to the fibre fabric contact-free as a fluid film<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The press closes along with the mould, ensuring that the reactive plastic is distributed evenly.<\/p>\n<p>After curing, the finished component can be removed for trimming.<\/p>\n<p>Compared with HP-RTM technology, the WCM process places significantly fewer demands on production, particularly with regard to the complexity of the mould.<\/p>\n<p>Using WCM technology means that the material can also be applied directly in the lower mould if complex geometries or large components are involved.<\/p>\n<p>The lower mould is typically extended out of the press to ensure optimum accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>After the material has been successfully applied, the mould moves into the press, whereupon it closes and the curing time also begins.<\/p>\n<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/fast-colour-change-for-surface-finishing-of-decorative-and-functional-elements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hennecke<\/a><\/span> has now developed a new WCM nozzle for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The nozzle differs from commercially available nozzles in that it has an improved wide slot geometry, can be exchanged easily and also has various safety functions.<\/p>\n<p>When developing the WCM nozzle, the focus was on quick and easy maintenance. 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