Trunk Lid

This is the first commercial application of the prepreg compression molding (PCM), a rapid (2-4 minute) out-of-autoclave processing option for CFRP composite parts that can be used on conventional compression-molding presses. The finished decklid inner and outer achieve excellent Class A surface quality right out of the tool and are bonded after molding. Parts provide excellent mechanical properties and save 40% of the mass of the previous aluminum parts and 50% of the cost of autoclave cured CFRP parts.

OEM/Vehicle Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. 2014 Nissan GT-R sports car System Supplier Chiyoda Manufacturing Corp. Material Processor Challenge Co. Ltd.

Material Supplier Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. Resin Pyrofil prepreg TR361 E250S Rapid cure epoxy resin Tooling/Equipment Supplier Yasuda Moldtec Inc.

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