The proliferation of the use of closed mold processes in composites manufacturing is contributing to the longstanding efforts to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing emissions. One of closed molding’s greatest benefits is that it offers substantial emissions reductions. Fabricators in the Aerospace, Marine, and Wind Energy markets are leading the effort in the adoption Read More…
Within the composites industry, manufacturers have an invaluable resource available to them in the Closed Mold Alliance. The Closed Mold Alliance operates to educate composites manufacturers across major industries to transition from open to closed molding for their composites production processes. Founded by Composites One, along with Magnum Venus Products (MVP), RTM North Technologies, and Read More…
During CAMX 2022 in Anaheim, California, Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance joined expert forces at the Demo Zone to demonstrate closed molding processing for Aerospace, Marine, Wind Energy, prepreg, and thermoplastics applications. Joining other industry partners, the companies provided live demonstrations of Vacuum Infusion, Prepreg Processing, Reusable Bag Molding, Light RTM, and other Read More…
The many benefits of closed mold processes vs. open molding are leading manufacturers in numerous industries to make the switch in their composites manufacturing processes. Transitioning to a closed mold process can result in reducing waste, emissions, material cost, and cycle times, as well as achieving a more consistent, repeatable process when it comes to Read More…
Many composites manufacturers have transitioned from open molding to closed molding processes to take advantage of the benefits of reduced waste and emissions, process consistency, automation and productivity, and reduced labor and cycle times. As opposed to open molding, in closed molding, dry fibers are placed in a mold, which is then sealed, and resin Read More…
Composite materials are made using a variety of processes. However, one process that may see increased use in the automotive industry in 2019 is resin transfer molding. The increase in the use of this process is primarily due to the benefits it offers to this industry. Some of the benefits resin transfer molding is bringing Read More…
While it’s possible and common to manufacture goods by connecting several composite components together, sometimes you need one large, solid material. Traditionally, large-scale composites would be produced using open molding. This is a flexible form of producing composites that can be used for a variety of large-scale materials. However, open molding results in material waste Read More…
Closed mold processes produces a growing number of composite products for sectors of the U. S. economy such as the automotive industry and the energy production industry to name a few. However, one of the biggest beneficiaries of components produced by this process has been the industrial wind turbine and its blades. The Benefits of Read More…
Closed mold processes of composite materials manufacturing have a variety of benefits both for the manufacturer and the consumer. In addition to creating materials that have qualities like high strength, lightness and corrosion resistance, this process also allows manufacturers to control the volume of composite fibers in a given material batch. How Closed Mold Processes Read More…
Closed mold processes have a variety of benefits both for the composites manufacturer and the consumer. In addition to creating materials that are light-weight with a high strength ratio, this process also allows manufacturers to control the volume of composite fibers in a given material batch. Closed Mold Processes Works Closed mold process combine composite Read More…
Closed mold processes are methods of producing composite products in which composite fibers and resin cure inside a two-sided mold or a vacuum bag. Because resin is cured in a closed mold system, there are significantly fewer emissions, helping manufacturers meet Federal and State emissions standards, while reducing the need for worker protective clothing and Read More…
The closed mold process is a method of working with resin that delivers many benefits. These include reduced waste and emissions, lower material and disposal costs, a more consistent, repeatable process, and reduced cycle times for higher productivity and lower labor costs. When dealing with composites, closed mold processes like light resin transfer molding (RTM), Read More…
Closed mold processes can help produce precision parts at a lower cost and can be used in a variety of applications. Traditional composite tooling is typically used for the rigid base – the “A” side mold; different materials can be used for the “B,” or counter, side, depending on the process application. Regardless of the Read More…