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Carbon fiber FMC (FORGED MOLDING COMPOUND) is a sheet-like intermediate material that impregnates cut high-strength carbon fibers with thermosetting resin. 【Features of components using FMC】 - It allows for press molding, significantly reducing molding time compared to conventional autoclave molding, enabling mass production and cost reduction. - FMC has short carbon fibers randomly arranged, providing high fluidity during molding, making it possible to produce large and complex-shaped parts that are difficult to manufacture with conventional CFRP. - FMC has a low specific gravity and high strength compared to metals, allowing for the lightweighting of metal parts. 【What Mitsubishi Chemical can do】 - Mitsubishi Chemical provides total support from the production and supply of carbon fiber FMC (CF-SMC) materials to structural analysis, planning, design, and development. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Achieving lightweight design while maintaining the same fracture strength as conventional aluminum parts! Carbon Fiber FMC (FORGED MOLDING COMPOUND) is a sheet-like intermediate material that impregnates cut high-strength carbon fibers with thermosetting resin. 【Features of FMC Molded Products】 - Press molding is possible, significantly reducing molding time compared to conventional autoclave molding, enabling mass production and cost reduction. - FMC has randomly arranged short carbon fibers, providing high fluidity during molding, allowing for the production of complex shapes that were difficult to manufacture with traditional CFRP. - FMC has a lower specific gravity and higher strength compared to metals, allowing for the lightweighting of metal parts. 【What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Do】 - Mitsubishi Chemical provides total support from the production and supply of carbon fiber FMC (CF-SMC) materials to structural analysis, planning, design, and development.

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"Pitch-based CFRP" features lightweight and high rigidity, enabling the reduction of weight in wafer transport hands and minimizing load deflection. Additionally, wafer transport hands made from pitch-based CFRP exhibit rapid vibration damping, contributing to shorter equipment cycle times. **Benefits of Using CFRP in Wafer Transport Hands** - High specific modulus (modulus of elasticity ÷ weight) allows for lightweight, thin designs and reduced deflection. - Excellent vibration damping properties enable high-speed operation and reduced cycle times. - Enhanced conductivity allows for static electricity prevention. **Common Needs** - Due to limited space within the equipment, there is a desire to reduce the thickness of the hands and minimize deflection. - As the weight of the workpieces increases, there is a need to adopt materials with high Young's modulus. - Lightweight hands are necessary for high-speed operation. - There is a need to quickly suppress vibrations in the hands to shorten cycle times. **What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Offer** We can manufacture and sell carbon fibers and prepregs, as well as design products using these materials. Furthermore, we can provide comprehensive support from molding, processing, assembly, coating, to inspection. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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C/C composites are composite materials made of carbon fibers and carbon, while C/SiC composites are made of carbon fibers and SiC. Many carbon fibers are used as composite materials (CFRP) with resin as the matrix, but the heat resistance of resin has its limits. By using high-temperature treated materials (carbon and SiC) as the matrix, it has become possible to use them in high-temperature environments (800°C). 【Advantages】 ■ High heat resistance (800°C), enabling use in high-temperature environments ■ High specific modulus (modulus of elasticity ÷ weight), allowing for lightweight components, thin-walled designs, and reduced deflection ■ High thermal conductivity, enabling lightweight heat dissipation components 【Common Needs】 ■ Want to reduce the weight of parts made from heat-resistant materials (ceramics, isotropic graphite) ■ Want to minimize deflection due to limited space ■ Want to use materials with high Young's modulus 【Main Applications】 Parts for FPD manufacturing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, brake components, etc. 【What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Do】 In addition to manufacturing and selling carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also perform shaping, processing, assembly, coating, and inspection of these materials, and deliver them. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CFRP, or carbon fiber reinforced plastic, is a composite material made of carbon fibers and resin. Due to its lightweight, high strength, and high elasticity characteristics, CFRP enables the reduction of weight in parts such as aluminum and stainless steel. By utilizing a "honeycomb structure" inside the CFRP, further weight reduction is possible. 【Benefits of CFRP】 - High specific modulus (modulus of elasticity ÷ weight) allows for lightweight parts, thin-walled designs, and reduced deflection. - Excellent vibration damping properties enable high-speed operation. - Low thermal expansion coefficient enhances dimensional stability. - High thermal conductivity allows for lightweight heat dissipation components. 【Common Needs】 - Desire to design in original shapes rather than off-the-shelf products. - Want to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity. - Aim to increase size without adding weight. 【Main Applications of CFRP】 Propellers for drones and eVTOLs, etc. 【What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Do】 In addition to manufacturing and selling carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also mold, process, assemble, coat, and inspect these materials, making delivery possible. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Phenol CF-SMC is a composite material made of carbon fibers (short fibers) and phenolic resin. Phenolic resin has high heat resistance (over 300°C) and can be used in high-temperature environments that conventional CFRP (epoxy resin) cannot handle. It also meets the fire resistance evaluation standards for railway applications. **Benefits of using Phenol CF-SMC:** - Higher heat resistance compared to epoxy resin (over 300°C), allowing for use in high-temperature environments. - Lightweight due to low specific gravity, enabling weight reduction of aluminum and SUS. - Allows for lightweight design of parts requiring fire resistance. - Capable of molding complex product shapes through pressing. **Common needs:** - Desire to reduce the weight of aluminum or SUS parts used in high-temperature environments. - Need to lighten parts that require fire resistance. **Expected applications of Phenol CF-SMC:** Components for aircraft, automobiles, railway vehicles, machine tools, thermal protection materials, etc. **What Mitsubishi Chemical can offer:** In addition to the manufacturing and sales of carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also handle molding, processing, assembly, coating, and inspection of these materials for delivery. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Phenol CFRP is a composite material made of carbon fibers (long fibers) and phenolic resin. Phenolic resin has high heat resistance (over 300°C) and can be used in high-temperature environments that conventional CFRP (epoxy resin) cannot handle. **Benefits of Using Phenol CFRP** - Higher heat resistance compared to epoxy resin (over 300°C), allowing for use in high-temperature environments. - High specific modulus (modulus of elasticity divided by weight), enabling lightweight parts, thin-walled designs, and reduced deflection. - Excellent vibration damping properties, allowing for high-speed operation. **Common Needs** - Want to reduce the weight of ceramic parts. - Considering cost reduction for polyimide-based material parts. - Want to make products thinner while minimizing deflection. - Due to increased weight of the workpiece, want to adopt materials with a higher Young's modulus. **Expected Applications of Phenol CFRP** Parts for FPD manufacturing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical device parts, etc. **What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Do** In addition to manufacturing and selling carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also mold, process, assemble, coat, and inspect these materials for delivery. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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On this page, we present three documents summarizing key points to know about the development of components using CFRP, which is active in various fields such as aerospace, automotive, marine and shipbuilding, and civil engineering and architecture. "Basic Knowledge of CFRP" This document provides an overview for those unfamiliar with CFRP, including mechanical properties compared to other materials, images of weight reduction by shape, application examples, and various data. "Key Points in CFRP Component Development (Design Edition)" Focusing on the differences from isotropic materials such as metals and plastics, this document explains the points necessary for designing to maximize the properties of CFRP. "Key Points in CFRP Component Development (Manufacturing Edition)" This document introduces essential points for creating products with appropriate design and cost, along with abundant examples of molding, processing, and assembly. *We encourage engineers involved in the design and development of components to take a look. You can view it immediately via the <PDF Download>. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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"Pitch-based carbon fibers" not only have lightweight and high rigidity but also possess the characteristics of low thermal expansion rate and high thermal conductivity. By utilizing the features of anisotropic materials, it is possible to impart physical properties (such as elastic modulus and thermal conductivity) in a targeted direction, as well as to design for zero thermal expansion in both the X and Y directions. As a manufacturer of pitch-based carbon fibers, we can propose appropriate CFRP designs that leverage the characteristics of the material. [Features] - Weight reduction of 40-60% possible (compared to aluminum and ceramics) - Quick vibration damping allows for reduced takt time - Thermal expansion rate can be made nearly zero - Can be used for parts where dimensional changes due to heat need to be minimized - High thermal conductivity prevents ignition due to heat dissipation - Can be used for heat dissipation applications *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CFRP is a composite material made of carbon fibers and resin. 【Benefits of CFRP】 ■ High specific strength (strength ÷ weight), allowing for thin-walled design and weight reduction ■ Excellent vibration damping properties, enabling high-speed operation 【Main Applications】 Industrial motors, automotive motors, industrial rolls, etc. 【Design Examples】 ■ Thinning and lightweighting existing parts while maintaining strength ■ Increasing strength without changing the thickness of existing parts 【Common Needs】 ■ Desire to reduce weight for high-speed rotation of motors 【What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Do】 In addition to manufacturing and selling carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also mold, process, assemble, coat, and inspect these materials, making delivery possible. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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This document explains the key points of CFRP component development. By correctly understanding the suitable shapes for CFRP, possible processing methods, and assembly content, cost performance can be improved, increasing the likelihood of adopting CFRP. We have explained these points in this document, so please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Introduction ■ CFRP Manufacturing Process (Prepreg) ■ Prepreg and Lamination ■ Molding Process ■ Processing Steps Our company has established a supply chain that encompasses everything from CFRP molding to post-processing, and we can provide one-stop support for the development of CFRP from design to prototyping and mass production. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document explains the key points of design for CFRP component development. It includes information on the anisotropy of CFRP, molding examples (prepreg), comparative data on various material properties, and the differences and comparison data between unidirectional laminates and pseudo-isotropic laminates. Our company has established a supply chain that covers everything from CFRP molding to post-processing, allowing us to provide one-stop support for the development of CFRP from design to prototyping and mass production. [Contents (partial)] ■ CFRP is an anisotropic material ■ Molding examples of CFRP (prepreg) ■ It is necessary to design laminate configurations that maximize the characteristics of CFRP ■ Before considering CFRP conversion ■ How our company can assist you in the development of CFRP components *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document provides a detailed explanation of the basic knowledge of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic). It includes images of weight reduction, case studies, and important points to consider when designing CFRP. Our company has established a supply chain that covers everything from the molding of CFRP to post-processing, enabling us to offer one-stop support for the development of CFRP from design to prototyping and mass production. [Contents (partial)] ■ What is Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)? ■ Characteristics of CFRP ■ Image of weight reduction using CFRP ■ Case studies of CFRP applications ■ Designing with CFRP *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CFRP is a composite material made of carbon fibers and resin. 【Benefits of CFRP】 - High specific modulus (modulus of elasticity ÷ weight), enabling lightweight parts, thin-walled designs, and reduced deflection. - Excellent vibration damping properties, allowing for high-speed operation. - Low thermal expansion coefficient, enhancing dimensional stability. - High thermal conductivity, enabling lightweight heat dissipation components. 【Common Needs】 - Desire to make products thinner and reduce deflection due to limited vertical space in equipment. - Need for materials with high Young's modulus because the weight of the workpiece has increased. - Requirement for lightweight components for high-speed operation. - Need to suppress vibrations to shorten tact time. 【Main Applications of CFRP】 Parts for FPD manufacturing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automotive manufacturing equipment, medical device parts, machine tool parts, parallel link robot parts, conveyor equipment parts, inspection equipment parts, and other industrial robot parts, etc. 【What Mitsubishi Chemical Can Do】 In addition to manufacturing and selling carbon fibers and prepregs, we can also mold, process, assemble, coat, and inspect these materials, making delivery possible. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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The demand for lightweight materials is increasing in mobility applications such as aircraft and automobiles, as well as in industrial machinery applications that require responses to the sophistication and complexity of manufacturing processes along with efficiency improvements. The use of CFRP, which combines lightness and strength, is expected to advance further in the future. Mitsubishi Chemical has developed a CFRP with high heat resistance that maintains its properties with minimal degradation even at 300°C by using phenolic resin as the base resin. This CFRP, which uses phenolic resin, not only possesses the high thermal conductivity, high rigidity, and lightweight characteristics typical of CFRP based on epoxy resin but also offers high heat resistance, enabling solutions to customer challenges that have been difficult to address until now. [Contents] ■ Introduction ■ Applications of Mitsubishi Chemical's CFRP ■ High heat-resistant CFRP using phenolic resin ■ Conclusion *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CFRTP refers to fiber-reinforced plastic that uses CF (carbon fiber) as a reinforcing agent and employs thermoplastic resin instead of thermosetting resin as the matrix resin. Compared to conventional thermosetting resin CFRP, it significantly shortens the molding cycle and enables joining through thermal fusion, thereby achieving improved productivity and lower costs. Additionally, it excels in impact resistance and fatigue characteristics, and can also provide flame retardancy and heat resistance depending on the type of resin used. 【Characteristics of Thermoplastic Resin】 ■ Becomes soft when heated and hardens when cooled ■ Can be reused repeatedly *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We will introduce examples of the use of carbon fiber/carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) for semiconductors. Mitsubishi Chemical provides a variety of carbon fibers by utilizing both PAN-based and pitch-based raw materials. The characteristic properties of carbon fiber are that it is lightweight, has high strength, and high elasticity. As carbon fiber composite materials combined with resin, they are widely used in aerospace, sports and leisure, and industrial applications. 【Product Example】 ■ Application: Semiconductor manufacturing equipment ■ Adopted part: Pick ■ Required characteristics: Lightweight/high rigidity/vibration damping/heat resistance ■ Size: Total length 400mm/total width 150mm/total height 2mm ■ Weight: 80g *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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C/C (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Carbon) composites are reinforced with carbon fibers using carbon as the matrix, and they possess high strength, high elasticity, high toughness, and ultra-high heat resistance, making them usable at temperatures above 1000°C. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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"Carbon fiber" is a material said to have a strength ten times that of steel and a weight one-fourth of it. We utilize two types of carbon fiber with different raw materials: "PAN-based carbon fiber," which has high strength, and "pitch-based carbon fiber," which features high elasticity, for various applications. It is mostly used not as carbon fiber alone but as a composite material combined with resin. There are various case studies of its introduction in applications such as FPD transport devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, train pantographs, industrial machinery, and picking robots. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"Diaryl Composite" expands the design flexibility in various industrial fields due to the lightweight and high rigidity characteristics of pitch-based carbon fibers, offering excellent vibration damping and improved dangerous rotational speeds. It has higher thermal dimensional stability than metals and allows for zero thermal expansion coefficient design. It possesses the characteristics of plastic and is not affected by magnetic forces. One of its features is a higher thermal conductivity compared to general plastics. 【Features】 ■ Lightweight ■ High rigidity ■ High thermal conductivity ■ Low thermal expansion ■ Non-magnetic *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation handles "Ceramic Matrix Composite Materials (CMC)" that combine lightweight properties, rigidity, and moldability. Our CMC materials, which combine carbon fibers and metal materials, possess features such as high rigidity, high heat resistance, high thermal conductivity, lightweight, wear resistance, and low dust generation, and are used as brake materials for mobility and components for industrial machinery. Additionally, we are also exploring high moldability and associated cost reduction while maintaining the characteristics of these CMC materials. We are already progressing with sample work for multiple customers. We can also accommodate new applications such as brake materials for industrial machinery and heat-resistant components. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has developed a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) that balances lightweight properties, rigidity, and high heat resistance. This developed product achieves high heat resistance that does not degrade its physical properties even at 300°C by using phenolic resin as the base resin. By adding high heat resistance to its characteristic high thermal conductivity, high rigidity, and lightweight properties, it becomes possible to provide solutions to customer challenges that have been difficult to resolve until now. 【Features】 ■ Uses phenolic resin as the base resin ■ Achieves high heat resistance that does not degrade its physical properties even at 300°C ■ Adds high heat resistance in addition to high thermal conductivity, high rigidity, and lightweight properties ■ Capable of providing solutions to customer challenges that have been difficult to resolve ■ Already confirmed adoption by some customers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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【Company Overview】 Our company is a top-class manufacturer of carbon fiber composite materials in the world, producing PAN-based and pitch-based carbon fibers. PAN-based carbon fibers, made from acrylic fibers, are characterized by high strength, while pitch-based carbon fibers, derived from coal, have a high modulus of elasticity. We handle everything in-house, from carbon fibers to intermediate materials such as prepregs and fabrics, as well as molded products. 【Features of Our Services】 ■ We specialize in proposing material development that includes fibers and matrix resins. We not only provide materials but also offer suggestions for molded products that leverage their characteristics. ■ CFRP molded products are not uniform; they are tailor-made to meet customer requirements. Based on our strength in material technology, we achieve optimal product creation through designs that utilize the characteristics of the materials. ■ By considering the supply system according to volume, quality, and price targets during mass production, we propose the best solutions. Our quality management, based on over 20 years of manufacturing experience, supports everything from planning and development stages to post-delivery support. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

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