Local reinforcement of a tailgate
Mechanical properties increased by adding TAFNEX™ CF-PP UD in the injection molding process
Injection Molding
Integration of tailored blanks or local reinforcements
Overview
Using thermoplastic tapes or tailored blanks as local reinforcements enables efficient material usage and improved properties of injection molded parts: As local reinforcements, tapes allow for increased stiffness and strength, cost savings, higher surface hardness or enhanced optics. Injection molders in particular can achieve great advantages from tapes.
Benefit
+ Improving stiffness and strength of injection molding parts by low material usage
+ Cost and weight savings with increasing performance
+ Individual load introduction by flexible orientation of the tapes
Processing method
Exemplary parts
TAFNEX™ CF-PP UD as local reinforcement for a thermoplastic tailgate
TAFNEX™ CF-PP UD as hybrid tailored blank for a bumper system
Use Cases
Injection molding of a front bumper beam
Production of a thermoplastic front bumper beam combining sheet forming and injection molding
