Thermal analysis of induction heated thermoplastics

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LFTLong Fiber Reinforced ThermoplasticsMaterial • Performance • Applications

EATC is an Expert Task Force of the AVK – Federation of Reinforced Plastics

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European Alliance

for Thermoplastic

Composites

Member Companies3B – the fibreglass company www.3B-fibreglass.com

Autoneum Management AG www.autoneum.com

BASF SE www.basf.com

Bond-Laminates GmbH www.bond-laminates.de

Borealis Polyolefine GmbH www.borealisgroup.com

J. Dieffenbacher GmbH & Co. KG www.dieffenbacher.de

Esoro AG www.esoro.ch

Fachhochschule Rosenheim Oberbayern – West www.fh-rosenheim.de

Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH www.faurecia.com

ICT Fraunhofer Institut für Chemische Technologie www.ict.fraunhofer.de

Johns Manville Slovakia, a.s. www.jm.com

Johnson Controls Interiors GmbH & Co. KG www.johnsoncontrols.com

KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH www.kraussmaffei.com

Menzolit GmbH www.menzolit.com

PPG Fiber Glass BV www.ppg.com

Quadrant Plastic Composites AG www.qplas.com

Röchling Automotive AG & Co. KG www.roechling-automotive.de

Ticona GmbH www.ticona.de

Universität Bayreuth www.uni-bayreuth.de

Van Wees www.vanwees.nl

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Facts & Figures

What is LFT

· Lightweight material· Composites material - Abbreviation for „Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics”· Substitute for aluminium, steel, …

Advantages – Clear and Brief

· Weight reduction· Emission reduction (exhaust gas, noise)· One-shot-solution to reduce cost· Meeting better safety standards· Cost reduction· Recyclability· Corrosion resistance· Volume production possible

Production volume

Applications

Typical Applications

1. Automotive industry2. Highly stressed parts, also for dynamic loads3. Engine parts4. Boxes & bodies5. Palletts

Skid Plate – VW

Source: Quadrant AG

Advantages GMTex compared to steel:

· Weight reduction 75% · Cost reduction 31%

Smart Tailgate – smart fortwo

Source: ESORO AG

· Cost reduction > 10% · Same weight in spite of higher requirements· Increased functionality

Performance

Compromise - Mechanical Characteristics

Infl uence of the fi ber Length of PP/GF

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IM = injection moldingCM = compression molding