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awards
official partner
ultra-RTM: a cost-effective manufacturing
technology for high-performance thermoset
fibre composites
During the past few years, Audi AG
researched and developed a technology
that allows a more cost-effective and
high-performance manufacturing of
thermoset fibre composites.
The aim of this technology development
was to combine a high-volume production process with the advantages of
integral sandwich construction for large
and complex fibre-reinforced plastic
structural components. Together with
LiteCon GmbH and Evonik Industries
AG, this goal was successfully achieved
as part of several advanced development
projects.
This technology could be implemented
for the first time in the Modular SportsCar System (MSS) new Audi chassis
platform in cooperation with the series
supplier Benteler SGL Composite Technology GmbH. The MSS is the newest
chassis platform for the upcoming Audi
Automotive: Body-in-white
R8 and the Lamborghini Huracane.
In the future, the rear shelf and the B-pillar
inner reinforcement for the new-generation
R8 Spyder will be manufactured as an integral reinforced sandwich component.
This innovative approach for component
manufacturing, internally known as the
Audi ultra-RTM technology, includes
the following key components: material
development of fibre and fast-cure resins
(1-2min cure time), sandwich technology with functional integration (inserts)
and low-density foam cores (<150g/l),
automated preforming and preform
assembly and, finally, process development (ultra RTM) for large structural
CFRP components (> 5-10kg).
The key advantage is the possibility of
combining all of these technological
components. This makes it possible
to use the advantages of differential
construction for high-volume produc-
Modular, self-supporting, full composite bus body
The project consists in the development and production of modular, self
load-bearing full-composite bus bodies
for public transportation. These buses
have the advantage of being able to be
driven by diesel, trolley, CNG, hybrid
or full electric engines.
The glass fibre-reinforced sandwich
composite used for the body is a thin,
self load-bearing structure that also
bears the entire load in the bus. Due to
the modular architecture of the body,
the composite parts can be produced
cost effectively in higher series. What's
more, owing to the modular system,
different lengths of bus bodies can be
built from the same parts.
tion with the lightweight and performance potential of a monocoque
integral design (small series). The main
challenge is the infiltration of complex
parts with low-density foam cores,
inserts and matrix systems with a small
processing window. The key to success
is to control the process with in-tool
sensors during the resin injection step.
Urban transportation
The first bus concepts were finished
back in 2014 and the production of
the first 50-part series is currently in
process. In October 2015, 25 complete
bus bodies were built and waiting for
final assembly. Five completed buses
(2 electrics, 1 hybrid, 1 CNG and 1
trolley) are currently running in Budapest, Hungary. Further developments
are in progress to improve the production output.
The benefits of this project are numerous: lightweight body, low emissions
and fuel consumption, corrosion-resistant body and low maintenance costs.
Thanks to the modular body structure,
52 jec composites magazine / No103 March 2016
Winner: Audi AG (Germany)
Partners: LiteCon GmbH (Austria),
Evonik Industries AG (Austria), BentelerSGL (Austria)
Winners: Nanotechnology Center of
Composites (Russian Federation), Evopro
group (Hungary)
cost-effective and fast manufacturing
with RTM technology, the concept is
extremely competitive with traditional
metal body buses.
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Contents
COMPANY & BUSINESS
In brief
Acquisition
Agenda of Events
APPLICATIONS
Sports & leisure
Sustainable construction
MARKET
Global
Europe
SPECIAL JEC WORLD 2016
Conferences
End-users
Automotive
Awards
Basalt
Engineering
Performing
Strategy
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Joining
Testing
Impact resistance
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS
Wind
Software
Epoxy
Repair
Thermoplastic
Sandwich
Index
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