From left to right: Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Georg Steinbichler (LIT), DI in Eva Kobler (LIT), DI Paul Zwicklhuber (Engel), Norbert Danninger (Fill), Thomas Grasl (Fill) and Wilhelm Rupertsberger (Fill). Photo Credit: Fill GmbH
In cooperation with development partner Engel Holding GmbH (Schwertberg, Austria) automation specialist Fill (Gurten, Austria) has developed a consolidation system for the production of high-quality composite components. Layers of continuous fiber-reinforced, recyclable plastic tapes are fused (consolidated) under temperature and high pressure to form a homogeneous semi-finished product. Even high-temperature plastics (up to 450°C), such as those used in aviation, Fill says, can be processed reliably, flexibly and in constant quality with this system.