Method for manufacturing hybrid fiber reinforced plastic component, involves generating working gas overpressure at side of semi-finished product so that other side of product is forced gas-tightly against cavities defining mold wall

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This patent describes a method for manufacturing hybrid fiber reinforced plastic components using a special molding process. The process involves heating a semi-finished plastic product, placing it in a mold, applying gas pressure to one side to press it tightly against the mold wall, and then cooling and removing the final shaped part.

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• Automotive industry for creating lightweight, strong structural components
• Aerospace industry for making durable, high-performance parts
• Construction for manufacturing robust panels or supports
• Consumer electronics for crafting durable and lightweight casing materials
• Sports equipment manufacturing for producing reinforced plastic items such as bike frames or helmets

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• Produces strong and lightweight components due to fiber reinforcement
• Ensures precise formation and surface quality through controlled gas pressure molding
• Enables efficient mass production with consistent quality
• Allows for complex and detailed shapes to be manufactured
• Reduces the risk of defects such as voids or poor surface finish in the final product

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The method involves placing plate-like semi-finished products (1,5) between tools (3,7) of mold. A portion of semi-finished product is heated to temperature above softening temperature of thermoplastic matrix. The tools are closed with primary closing pressure so that product is clamped between opening edges (2,6) of tools. The working gas overpressure is generated at one side of the product so that other side of product is forced gas-tightly against cavities (4,8) defining mold wall of tool in heated State. The deformed blank is cooled and demolded. An independent claim is included for molding tool for manufacturing fiber reinforced plastic component.