Innovation in Tuning: Carbon Fiber Component Manufacturing Process

Dry carbon fiber is a material that has revolutionized the automotive, aerospace and sports markets with its unmatched properties – lightness combined with strength. The process of manufacturing dry carbon fiber components is crucial for obtaining optimal quality and performance. In this article, we will discuss the individual stages of this process, which include raw material preparation, fiber laying, resin infusion and autoclave curing, up to the final processing that determines the final properties of the product.

Key production stages:

1. Fiber preparation: Carbon fiber in the form of mats or tapes is precisely cut and laid to ensure proper fiber orientation and distribution, which is critical for mechanical performance.
2. Layout: Specialized machines arrange the carbon fibers in specific directions within the mold, depending on anticipated loads and performance requirements.
3. Resin Infusion: The dry preform is infused with epoxy resin or other polymer, which allows for complete coating of each fiber, ensuring its full saturation and eliminating air bubbles.
4. Autoclave Curing: The assembled components are then cured under high pressure and temperature in an autoclave, which increases their strength and stiffness.
5. Finishing: The final step is the precision machining, cutting, sanding, and painting of the product to achieve the desired shape, finish, and fit.

This article not only highlights the technological advancement of the dry carbon fiber manufacturing process, but also shows how these techniques can be applied across a variety of industries, offering significant improvements in the performance and aesthetics of the final products.