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Thermosetting composite material
Thermoset composites offer superior strength and a high degree of design flexibility. The formulation design and production of thermoset composites represents a new product technology. IDI ETI's thermoset composites perfectly meet the special strength and stiffness required for specific high-performance applications, as well as resistance to extreme temperatures and corrosive environments. The raw materials of thermosetting composite materials include polymer resin and fiber reinforced materials. By changing the type and quantity of its components, its performance can be changed to meet the performance requirements of strength and rigidity, heat resistance and corrosion resistance. The most common thermosetting resins include polyesters, vinyl esters, polyurethanes, and epoxies, among others. Each of these resins has its own price and performance characteristics, and the specific choice of which resin needs to be based on the functional and cost requirements of the application environment. For example, design engineers can select vinyl ester resins for corrosion-resistant, high-strength applications, while epoxy and polyester resins have good overall performance and cost drivers. There are many types of glass fiber materials that play a reinforcing role, and they are specifically selected according to the strength requirements of the products during the molding process. Fiberglass lengths range from 1/2-2.0 inches (12.7mm -50.8mm) for SMC and BMC1/32-1/2 inches (0.75-12.7mm). IDI ETI also offers higher-performance thermoset composites reinforced with carbon fibers for special applications and locations at the higher end.
Structural thermoset SMC and BMC designers provide enhanced performance structural thermoset compounds that are glass fiber reinforced composites or carbon reinforced composites through the use of more specialized resins combined with higher levels of reinforcement materials (glass fibers, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, etc.) distinct from standard SMC and BMC. This combination enables them to meet unique performance requirements. The added reinforcement provides additional strength and stiffness, while the protective fibers and high performance compounds in specific resin formulations can achieve its overall performance. These properties can be changed by changing the kind and quantity of its ingredients. For example, fiber type, length, mixing ratio will change its flow rate, strength and stiffness, and different resin concentrations and types will affect the overall strength of the thermal/composite material to resist corrosion. IDI ETI's Structural Thermosetting SMC and BMC Products The structural thermoset standard SMC and BMC have some important advantages over commonly used materials, such as metals and thermoplastics, causing design engineers and mold manufacturers to incorporate their product designs into these high-performance compounds. By evaluating these thermoset-enhancing properties early in the design process, custom formulations can be created to take advantage of key material properties for specific applications. IDI's products are RoHS and REACH compliant. Tensile Strength: Structural thermosets SMC and BMC offer higher tensile strength per unit weight than most metals and higher flexural strength than many thermoplastics. The thermoset structure maintains excellent strength and other physical properties upon prolonged exposure to high and low temperatures. In contrast, metals and thermoplastics, which may bend or apply the weight of a load, become brittle at extreme temperatures. Dimensional Stability The structure of thermoset resins provides dimensional stability in high temperature environments and is less susceptible to relaxation or creep failure than parts made from thermoplastic thermosets. Structural compounds also shrink significantly less than thermoplastics, thus helping to ensure tight tolerances in molded parts, often eliminating secondary processing such as drilling or machining. Corrosion Resistance: Structural thermoset SMC and BMC parts do not rust or corrode when used outdoors or in harsh environments. Structural thermoset compounds provide long-term moisture and chemicals. Cost-effective alternative to structural thermoset plastics with long life and low maintenance requirements. They can also reduce production costs and enable partial integration, essentially eliminating final finishing and coloring. Design Flexibility: Structures SMC and BMC can be molded using a variety of standard molding processes and tools, including high volume and prototype systems. Moreover, due to its excellent formability, the structure of thermoset makes shapes complex and delicate details that are impractical or even impossible to produce from metal.
Structural thermoset SMC and BMC designers provide enhanced performance structural thermoset compounds that are glass fiber reinforced composites or carbon reinforced composites through the use of more specialized resins combined with higher levels of reinforcement materials (glass fibers, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, etc.) distinct from standard SMC and BMC. This combination enables them to meet unique performance requirements. The added reinforcement provides additional strength and stiffness, while the protective fibers and high performance compounds in specific resin formulations can achieve its overall performance. These properties can be changed by changing the kind and quantity of its ingredients. For example, fiber type, length, mixing ratio will change its flow rate, strength and stiffness, and different resin concentrations and types will affect the overall strength of the thermal/composite material to resist corrosion. IDI ETI's Structural Thermosetting SMC and BMC Products The structural thermoset standard SMC and BMC have some important advantages over commonly used materials, such as metals and thermoplastics, causing design engineers and mold manufacturers to incorporate their product designs into these high-performance compounds. By evaluating these thermoset-enhancing properties early in the design process, custom formulations can be created to take advantage of key material properties for specific applications. IDI's products are RoHS and REACH compliant. Tensile Strength: Structural thermosets SMC and BMC offer higher tensile strength per unit weight than most metals and higher flexural strength than many thermoplastics. The thermoset structure maintains excellent strength and other physical properties upon prolonged exposure to high and low temperatures. In contrast, metals and thermoplastics, which may bend or apply the weight of a load, become brittle at extreme temperatures. Dimensional Stability The structure of thermoset resins provides dimensional stability in high temperature environments and is less susceptible to relaxation or creep failure than parts made from thermoplastic thermosets. Structural compounds also shrink significantly less than thermoplastics, thus helping to ensure tight tolerances in molded parts, often eliminating secondary processing such as drilling or machining. Corrosion Resistance: Structural thermoset SMC and BMC parts do not rust or corrode when used outdoors or in harsh environments. Structural thermoset compounds provide long-term moisture and chemicals. Cost-effective alternative to structural thermoset plastics with long life and low maintenance requirements. They can also reduce production costs and enable partial integration, essentially eliminating final finishing and coloring. Design Flexibility: Structures SMC and BMC can be molded using a variety of standard molding processes and tools, including high volume and prototype systems. Moreover, due to its excellent formability, the structure of thermoset makes shapes complex and delicate details that are impractical or even impossible to produce from metal.
Structural Composites Solving the World's Most Demanding Applications IDI's new line of structural composites, called structural thermoset compounds, is an attractive alternative to a wide range of industries that place metals and thermoplastics under severe stress and/or environmental conditions. Structural thermosets excel in applications that require resistance to high temperatures and chemicals, excellent dielectric properties, and superior durability and strength. Custom formulations can be created to structure thermoset compounds to optimize material properties for specific markets and applications. Learn more about structural thermoset compounds and how they are answering the material requirements for the world's most demanding markets and applications, including military and aerospace, transportation, security, medical, electrical, oil and gas, alternative energy, and marine.
