Post-processing Thermoset Matrix Composites means:
bonding and chip removing (therefore fiber destructing) processes like drilling, milling, turning and trimming.
That’s it..
Post-processing techniques for Thermoplastic Matrix Composites allow: forming into new shape, bending, pressing, welding, bonding, and of course, also all chip removing processes.
Want to talk “Thermoplast” for your large-scale low-cost project?
Then please check these other qualitative Key Features:
bonding and chip removing (therefore fiber destructing) processes like drilling, milling, turning and trimming.
That’s it..
Post-processing techniques for Thermoplastic Matrix Composites allow: forming into new shape, bending, pressing, welding, bonding, and of course, also all chip removing processes.
Want to talk “Thermoplast” for your large-scale low-cost project?
Then please check these other qualitative Key Features:
- High chemical, hydrolysis and corrosion resistance
- Low Coefficient of Friction and self-lubricating behaviour
- Low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
- Excellent Impact Strength and Creep Resistance
- High Continuous Use Temperature (up to 250°C)
- 100% recyclability
Specific Strength (MPa g-1cm3)
Main material properties comparison
| High Performance Thermoplastic Composite* | Fiber | Matrix | ||||
| Material | CF/PEEK consolidated | Aluminium | Steel | CF (HT) | PEEK | Epoxy |
| Density [g/cm³] | 1.6 | 2.7 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion [x10 -6K-1] | 10…20 | 24 | 12 | -0.5…5.5 | 50…100 | 20…80 |
| Strain at Break [%] | – | – | – | 1.7…1.9 | 10...80 | 2…10 |
| Tensile Strength [MPa] | 2000 ║ | 250…500 | 300…1200 | 4500 | – | – |
| Tensile Modulus [GPa] | 135 ║ | 70 | 210 | 240 | 3.7…4 | 3.5 |
| Tensile Strength [MPa] Transversal | 80 ┴ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tensile Modulus [GPa] Transversal | 10 ┴ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flexural Strength [MPa] Longitudinal (0° Fiber Orientation) | 1400 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flexural Modulus [GPa] Longitudinal (0° Fiber Orientation) | 120 | – | – | – | – | – |
| * ) CF/PEEK Unidirectional laminate with endless C-fiber reinforcement 60 % FVC (Fiber Volume Content) | ║ ) Longitudinal (0° Fiber orientation) | ┴ ) Transversal (90° to fiber orientation) | All figures given for guidance purpose only. Tests and final approval for each specific application required. |