What are the requirements for fiberglass motorcycle parts when applied in the automotive field?

At present, the fiberglass motorcycle parts industry is in a period of rapid development, and now it is the stage where the demand for automobiles is increasing, and the application of fiberglass auto material has received extremely extensive attention in the automotive field.

Here is the content list:

●How to establish the design concept of composite materials for fiberglass motorcycle parts?

●How do choose low-cost materials to produce fiberglass motorcycle parts?

●How to choose a low-cost process to produce fiberglass motorcycle parts?

How to establish the design concept of composite materials for fiberglass motorcycle parts?

The design of fiberglass motorcycle parts is different from traditional materials. Its design, material, and craftsmanship are the three main points, but they are not independent, and there is a close relationship between the three. At present, fiberglass motorcycle parts are mainly used in place of metal materials, so there will be a design idea of "alternative materials" in the design. To truly realize the advantages of composite materials, it is necessary to innovate in design concepts and design based on the characteristics of fiberglass motorcycle parts, combined with materials and craftsmanship.

How do choose low-cost materials to produce fiberglass motorcycle parts?

At present, fiberglass motorcycle parts, especially the reinforcement materials and matrix materials used in advanced composite materials, especially the high-performance carbon fibers and thermosetting resins in carbon fiber composite materials, are more expensive than commonly used materials. At present, the application in the automotive field requires the development of new material systems for the scope of application, and reducing the cost of raw materials has also become the main demand direction. For the raw materials used in fiberglass motorcycle parts, attention should be paid to the research and development of suitable low-cost fiber materials, as well as low-temperature curing resins and fast-curing resin systems. In addition, based on the requirements of environmental protection, the material system of natural fiber and hybrid fiber will also be the main demand for the development of fiberglass motorcycle parts.

How to choose a low-cost process to produce fiberglass motorcycle parts?

The cost of fiberglass motorcycle parts is not only the material, but a large part of it lies in the process. Therefore, the development of low-cost manufacturing technology has become the key to the wide application of composite materials. At present, the molding methods of fiberglass motorcycle parts include compression molding, autoclave molding, resin transfer molding, vacuum infusion molding, and other methods. This method uses prepreg for paving and then shapes the material under high temperature and high pressure. The surface condition and overall performance of the part are excellent, but the cost is relatively high. Among low-cost rapid prototyping technologies, resin transfer molding technology occupies a relatively important position, which includes vacuum-assisted molding transfer technology, high-pressure resin transfer molding, and so on. The production pace of this kind of process is relatively fast and does not require equipment such as autoclaves, so it can reduce the cost of producing fiberglass motorcycle parts to a certain extent. Therefore, how to achieve a low-cost process is also an important requirement for the development of fiberglass motorcycle parts in the automotive field in the future.

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