GF-SMC is an abbreviation for Glass Fiber Sheet Molding Compound. It is a composite material made by impregnating glass fibers cut to a length of around 30mm with a thermosetresin matrix and forming it into sheets, which are molded into the final products by compression molding. It has a relatively short molding cycle time and is suitable for mass production. Advanced composites are widely used to manufacture vehicle components today.
Since fibers cut in a short length are arranged randomly, it renders uniform physical properties in all directions, which facilitates part design. It also has high fluidity that enables the molding of large, complexly - shaped parts.
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GF-SMC
This is a composite material made by impregnating glass fibers cut to a length of around 30mm with a thermoset resin matrix and forming it into sheets, which are molded into the final products by compression molding.
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Features ※Features differ depending on the grade
- ・Reduction in tool costs can integrate several parts into one, reducing assembly complexity.
- ・Some formulations are E-coat oven capable.
- ・Some formulations offer flame retardancy and the ability to contain thermal runaway.
- ・Dent and corrosion resistance
Applications
With its many superior features and ability to be formulated based on application need, composites can be used to manufacture any number of vehicle components, including EV battery cases, pickup truck beds, frunks, body panels and closures and complete modular roof systems.
- Outer panel type
- Tough Class A (TCA®)
- TCA Lite®
- TCA Ultra Lite®
- Inner plate type
- TCA White
- TCA Lite White
- Structural material type
- Structural Ultra Lite®
- Structural Grade