IMPACT OF CARBON FIBER IN PUR INJECTION

Abstract

Trim parts with different surfaces are a way to combine functionality and aspect in a vehicle. Most vehicles have trim parts with surfaces such as veneer, aluminium, plastic and also carbon fiber. The POLY/ISO mixture is predefined and altering it can make the surface more opaque or with presence of a foam like substance. This process requires a controlled environment from humidity and temperature point of view, also raw parts, material and machine should have the same temperature . The purpose of the paper is to define the impact of the carbon fiber weave and how different parameter manipulation can affect the quality of the surface.