Low Specific Gravity Carbon Fiber/Glass Hybrid SMC

To reduce weight while using the same tooling for a special-edition Corvette sportscar, 2 distinct composites were formulated  ̶  a high-strength carbon and glass-fiber-reinforced polyester-based SMC and a lower-density, glass and carbon fiber-reinforced polyester liquid compression molding composite, both with a unique spiral-shaped nanoplatelet technology.  The parts met the mechanical requirements of existing materials and provided the same shrink properties without cycle-time or tool changes, all while saving more than 15% weight for this convertible sportscar.

OEM/Vehicle General Motors Co. 2013MY Chevrolet Corvette System Supplier Molded Fiberglass Co. Material Processor Molded Fiberglass Co.

Material Supplier Molded Fiberglass Co. Resin iNVENTA 753 Polyester Tooling/Equipment Supplier Century Tool & Gage

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