Hexcel showcased carbon fibre composite structure at GALM

The demonstration part was developed using Hexcel's HiMax carbon fibre multiaxial fabrics specifically optimised for high volume composites manufacturing processes. Hexcel engineers explained during the fair how HiMax carbon fibre reinforcements enables automotive OEMs to achieve high volume manufacturing of composite components.

“HiMax multiaxials combine excellent structural properties with good drape and handling characteristics and are used extensively in automotive components. The reinforcements are available in a wide range of fabric styles with weights per ply of 50-1200 gsm, fibre orientations from 22.5° through to 90° in up to four layers, and a wide range of fibre types from high performance fibres through to heavy tow materials The highly drapeable fabrics are suitable for parts with complex curvatures and the ultra-lightweight stitching is ideal for applications that require a Class A surface finish,” said the press release.

Hexcel Reinforcements created a non-crimp fabric with the optimum balance between drape, stability and permeability. Using high tow count carbon fibre the company engineered a biaxial fabric with tailored stitch patterns. HiMax fabrics are available in widths of 1270 mm as standard and up to 1650 mm wide on application. (NA)

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