Researchers announce new method for prepping carbon fibre for bonding
By Mike Davey Oak Ridge, Tennessee — May 30, 2016 — Carbon fibre composites are incredibly strong and very lightweight. The material would therefore be almost perfect for both body panel and structural components, but high production costs have helped to limit its use. Carbon fibre also requires a lot of surface preparation prior […]
OEM multi-material design means the right material in the right spot
Toronto, Ontario — December 3, 2015 — Mixed material vehicle construction is becoming more and more common, and the drive towards further lightweighting of cars and trucks means this trend is likely to continue. Multi-material construction can present challenges in repair. Technicians must understand the unique properties of each material used, of course, but they […]
