Carbkid® Fiber VE SMC

The CSMC(Carbon Fiber Sheet Molding Compound) is a polymer composite material reinforced with carbon fiber, which consists of a thermoset resin (usually vinylester or epoxy) and different additives that allow to obtain certain specific characteristics and improve the behavior of the material during the molding process of the final product. While the standard SMC is reinforced with glass fibers, the CSMC is reinforced with cut fibers or carbon fabrics. CSMC materials combine the low-weight characteristics offered by carbon composites in conjunction with a widespread forming process, such as compression molding, which allows for short manufacturing cycles and is therefore suitable for industrial applications in large series.

Resins and additives are automatically weighted and mixed together. The color pigments and thickeners are measured and mixed continuously with the mother paste in a computer-controlled process forming the impregnation paste. The impregnation paste is immediately transferred to the carbon fiber impregnation line. The impregnation paste is transferred to a doctor box where it is deposited onto a moving carrier film. Simultaneously the carbon fiber is chopped to a pre-determined length and dropped onto the layer of paste. A second film is coated with a layer of paste and then used to cover the fiber cuttings creating a “sandwich”. The resulting sheet is then sent through a series of compaction rollers to ensure a perfect impregnation or wet out of the chopped fiber. At the end of the impregnation line, the sheet can be rolled up using MegaRolls or MiniRolls.