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Method of making carbon brake disc preforms faster and with minimal waste (10 GB 43O3 3IEY)
A UK specialist textile company has developed a method for making carbon performs for brake discs without significant cutting waste, and the filling of moulds significantly faster. The company is open to discuss the collaboration type.
Country: United Kingdom
Type: OFFER
Date: 07.09.2010
Using specially developed fabric production techniques, circular fabrics can be constructed in carbon or pre-oxidised carbon to produce net shaped performs for carbon brakes which can be quickly laid into moulds, speeding up production considerably.
There is little to no waste of raw materials, thus producing further savings over conventional lay-up. The raw material saving alone is at least 22% (usually much more) with low extra production costs compared to weaving.
Innovative Aspects:
- Permits faster production
- Generates minimal waste compared with standard process
Degree of development:
Patents/Rights: Secret know-how
Requested Cooperation: License Agreement, Engineering, Technical consultancy, Adaptation to specific needs, New way to use an existing production line
- Type of partner sought: Industry.
- Specific area of activity of the partner: Automotive component manufacturer.
- Task to be performed by the partner sought: Training, access to further developments, support with production set up.
Type of Organisation:
Status: NEW
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