ADVANCED COMPOSITES
ONE SHOT PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
for automotive parts
ONE SHOT PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
for automotive parts
Material, design and process technology aligned during
the recent collaboration between The Polytec Group and
TenCate Advanced Composites, for the serial production of
thermoplastic composites for the automotive industry.
The VICS sandwich structure can be combined with other
patented systems for acoustic- and thermal performance
requirements. In this way a multifunctional part can be made
in a one shot process for optimal efficiency and quality.
Polytec successfully created the new and innovative VICS
(Variable In-Moulded Composite Sandwich) production
process during the development of the Jaguar F-type AWD
underbody panel, with the use of reinforcement materials
from TenCate Advanced Composites.
Additionally, TenCate Cetex® thermoplastic laminates can
be used over the entire component surface or locally where
required, providing full design flexibility and ensuring material
is placed where it is most needed.
The TenCate Cetex® thermoplastic material (G/PP) was selected
to form the sandwich structure due to the high rigidity and
lightweight properties, with the material format from TenCate
allowing pinpoint-accurate reinforcement of the backing
material. The TenCate Cetex® organo sheets (also known as
Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminates, or RTLs) are pressed
with LWRT and GMT in a single production step, thus improving
processing efficiencies and overall quality of the part.
ADVANTAGES:
>>One-Step process
>>3-Dimensional shapes
>>Suitable for large volume production
>>Local application for optimal cost
>>Compatibility with additional systems
VICS is helping the automotive industry meeting the ever
increasing challenges of CO2 emission reduction.
Technology partners
www.tencate.com/automotive
[email protected]