Composite Tooling
Carbon and glass composite tools
Composite tools reduce mass and can tailor expansion; CFRP tooling can approach CFRP part expansion when laminate and resin are designed together.
In simple terms
Composite tools reduce mass and can tailor expansion; CFRP tooling can approach CFRP part expansion when laminate and resin are designed together.
Best for
Large aerospace surfaces and matched-expansion tooling.
Watch out for
Tool laminate, master accuracy, resin Tg, seals and repeated thermal cycling govern durability.
Typical applications
Oven/autoclave tools, cauls and low-to-medium pressure moulds.
Related tools
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