CFRP / GFRP Moulding with nickel coating

The result of innovative and creative work is reflected especially in our CFRP/GFRP moulds. As a further development of our laminating facilities for particularly large surfaced tools, these tool moulds consist of a galvanised nickel coating with a sandwich core which is encased by a CFRP/GFRP fibre composite. Apart from conventional tool moulds without integrated surface heating we also have a particular technical finesse: at the customer’s request we equip our tool moulds with surface heating which heats up the tool mould evenly and as a result eliminates the autoclaves and tempering processes.

Further benefits:

• Surface quality analogous to previous mould concepts
• Minimization of cycle times for the manufacture of the moulds
• Reduction of manufacturing costs in comparison to classical laminating facilities -Longer durability in comparison to conventional CFRP/GFRP moulds without additional nickel coating

Our core competences in electroforming are supplemented wisely with further types of tools and areas of know-how:

RIM/ROM tools

For grained and ungrained interior and exterior parts incl. rear end, foaming system, heating and cooling systems.

EDM-ELECTRODES

For electric discharge technology for maximum exploitation in the areas of surface optic and haptic.

SPECIAL TOOL MOULDS

Using electroforming for complicated surfaces e.g. parts with microstructures, rotational moulding, tooth formation, city reliefs or tools for Fresnel lenses for the solar industry.

What does working with F&S mean to you?

The combination of different processes and technologies enables us to find innovative and profitable solutions for our customers‘ individual ideas and requests. No task is too demanding and no challenge too big.