[ZENFormer Case Study] Formability Verification with CFRTP Plates

High-precision parallel pressurization + long-duration pressure maintenance for uniform pressure, improving product quality with low load!

We would like to introduce a case where high-precision parallel pressing of "ZENFormer" achieved equivalent or better moldability at less than half the forming load of a hydraulic press. In carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP), we conducted verification tests on three items: "flatness," "internal properties," and "strength" when forming with flat plates. As a result, high-precision parallel pressing and prolonged pressure retention yielded superior results in all three categories—flatness, internal properties, and bending strength—compared to a hydraulic press. [Test Results] ■ Flatness: Achieved a stable and highly precise molded shape through complete parallel pressing. ■ Internal Properties: Parallel pressing allowed for uniform pressure application at optimal loads, enabling consistent resin flow and ensuring reproducible and stable molding quality. ■ Bending Strength: Parallel pressing ensured uniform impregnation and reproducible stable strength of molded products. *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

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