This compression-molded carbon composite hood utilizes fast-curing epoxy/carbon fiber prepreg (6 plies of unidirectional 50K tow carbon fiber for outer panel; fabric weave for inner panel). Patent-pending tool design, robotic preform, and material loading processes help produce the Class A painted hood in a sub-10-min cycle that is capable of volumes as high as 30,000/year on a single set of tools. The bonded 2-piece hood is 20-30% lighter than aluminum and exceeds pedestrian protection requirements. This is the first compression-molded carbon composite hood on a production vehicle and is offered painted with optional decorative exposed weave inner panel.
OEM/Vehicle
General Motors
Co.
2016 Cadillac ATS-V / CTS-V
System Supplier
Magna Exteriors
Material Processor
Magna Exteriors
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Material Supplier
Barrday Advanced
Material Solutions
Resin
Carbon
Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy
Tooling/Equipment Supplier
Century Tool
& Gage
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