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F1 Specialist Offers Subcontract Fabrication of Composite Parts
01 Nov 2005
Renowned for its carbon fibre enclosures, Beru F1 Systems is the only wiring harness manufacturer that can offer a total service from composite enclosure design to full production of a completed part. The company is currently working on several specialist parts outside the electronics field, which use the fabrication techniques of the composites facility.
Beru F1 Systems composites division has commenced production of composite air boxes for a leading induction specialist Induction Technology Group (ITG). Using expertise from other programmes, the team at Beru F1 Systems paid particular attention to the lay up process as the key method for reducing weight. The result achieved was significant, the final version being some 11.5% lighter.
Extensive curing capabilities are available with the 2.0m long by 700mm diameter autoclave. Capable of 100psi and temperatures over 200infinityC, with an additional vacuum pump, it is electronically monitored and controlled offering a 24/7 operating cycle. A Sanjo Gallenkemp OMT oven with a 150 litre capacity and temperature range up to 260infinityC provides post curing ability for mould durability.
Any type of component can be manufactured using a range of different materials, such as carbon fibre pre-pregs, Kevlar and e-glass.
Differing processes and ply are available with FE analysis available in-house where required.
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