![]() ![]() Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) Filing date Publication date Priority claimed from JP63-77997 external-priority Application filed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Nippon Oil Corp filed Critical Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd Assigned to NIPPON OIL COMPANY, LIMITED, A CORP. Original Assignee Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd Nippon Oil Corp Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.) Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Expired - Fee Related Application number US07/330,633 Inventor Yoshio Sohda Yasuji Ido Toshinori Nakamura Takeshi Suemitsu Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google Patents Process for producing carbon/carbon compositesĭownload PDF Info Publication number US5057254A US5057254A US07/330,633 US33063389A US5057254A US 5057254 A US5057254 A US 5057254A US 33063389 A US33063389 A US 33063389A US 5057254 A US5057254 A US 5057254A Authority US United States Prior art keywords primary carbon formed product heat impregnated Prior art date Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google Patents US5057254A - Process for producing carbon/carbon composites Forged Composite technology holds much promise for the future of creating lightweight, good looking products of varying sizes and shapes, with enhanced functionality and durability.US5057254A - Process for producing carbon/carbon composites The discovery ultimately led to the development of Forged Composite technology, an advanced compression molding technique that utilizes carbon fiber sheet molding compounds. ![]() ![]() These qualities rendered chopped carbon fibers very useful for making complex parts with many holes and fastenings. It was also easier to mold into complex geometries. Feraboli had previously experimented with chopped carbon fibers and realized that this material was in fact very hardy, and immune to a lot of wear and tear. Lamborghini invited Paolo Feraboli, Founder and Head of the Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory, to assist with research and development. The Mastermind behind Forged Composite Technology: Once the right mass has been cut and placed into a hot press mold, it is squeezed under high pressure, heated, and voila! - You have an object that is as light and stiff as a traditionally created carbon fiber object only this one is produced in minutes instead of hours. Unlike traditional carbon fiber sheets, this material does not require careful cutting and precise laying into molds. Typically, carbon fiber is made usable by laying it up in sheet form and infusing it with resin.įorged Composite, on the other hand, is a unique technology which involves using a paste of fibers mixed with a resin to be squeezed out into various forms.įorged Composite starts off as a sheet of uncured plastic, and is mixed with short randomly placed carbon fiber strands. How is it Different from Regular Carbon Fiber? Īccording to Feraboli, Forged Composite is not a specific material or a single process, but a comprehensive technology that combines material characteristics, process specifications, and engineering and design knowledge, which, when fused together, allows for the creation of a composite carbon fiber part. Paolo Feraboli, founder and head of the Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory, and inventor of Forged Composite technology describes it as ‘a revolution in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) compounds’. įorged Composite is essentially an upgrade on existing carbon fiber technology. Lamborghini teamed up with Callaway Golf Company and the University of Washington, and collectively undertook extensive R&D to develop a material with superior resistance to fatigue and moisture, high resistance to damage and flaws, lower elasticity modulus compared to aluminum, great mechanical durability, and higher adaptability to suit product designers’ needs, among other things. One of the goals of Lamborghini was to replace forged aluminum suspension control arms which are used in its manufacturing processes with carbon fiber suspension control arms. Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini had been attempting to reduce composite part cost and increase the rate of production since 2007. The story of how Forged Composite was invented goes back to the mid-2000s. Hey fans, here is a brief write-up to quickly take you through what Forged Composite technology is, and how it was invented. How was Forged Composite Technology Invented? ![]()
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