For lightweight, highly ductile performance for applications requiring low stiffness yet high-impact resistance i.e. transportation, sport and leisure products, luggage, high performance packaging.

Properties of the resin used, the percentage used in the laminate, the degree of bonding and the interaction with the fiber itself

Grinding removes a relatively small amount of material from the workpiece’s surface using a rotating abrasive wheel. The grinding wheel consists of embedded abrasive particles or grains, each serving as a miniature cutting tool. Commonly used grinding wheel abrasives include aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and cubic boron nitride (CBN). Due to the hardness of these grains, grinding can be used to process a wide range of metals. As the abrasive particles get dull due to repeated use, they fall off the tool making new, sharp grains prominent. Therefore, the abrasive wheel is regarded as a self-sharpening cutting tool.

Knurling is a machining technique that creates a textured pattern on the surface of a finished part. This process serves three main functions; it improves the aesthetics of a part, enhances the grip of handhold areas of components, and prepares parts of a press fit.

Broaching is a common machining process that uses a broach to remove material from a workpiece. Broaching tools typically have multiple teeth and are made from durable materials such as high-speed steel and carbide.

Tapping is a simple, popular, and efficient manufacturing process. It creates internal threads inside the hole of a workpiece using a cutting tool known as a tap. During this machining process, the cutting faces of the tap remove material from the workpiece’s surface creating the thread profile. These threaded holes accommodate bolts, screws, and other fasteners facilitating secure fastening.

There are many types of machining operations to match different project requirements. Machining processes can be classified into two categories; conventional and unconventional machining techniques.

Marrying the stiffness and relative brittleness of carbon to the high-ductility and pliability of polypropylene, the different fiber properties complement each other for exceptional impact and perforation resistance —  providing better material integrity as compare to traditional composites rupture mode (does not fully break, ductile mode of rupture)

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Weave, i.e. the alignment of the fiber in the composite, the position, the fiber diameter, shape and coverage of the fibers which will influence the percentage of fiber in the composite.

Metal machining is the process of creating products by removing material from a workpiece until the final metal part is complete. Machining is also known as a subtractive manufacturing process. It’s the opposite of additive manufacturing techniques which create objects by building them one layer at a time. Machining offers high precision and is used in various industries to manufacture a wide range of products.

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Planing, also known as planar machining, is a subtractive manufacturing technique that produces large flat surfaces. With this machining process, the workpiece is secured to a horizontal table that moves back and forth under a stationary single-point cutting tool. In addition to machining flat surfaces, planing is also used for cutting slots. Depending on your machining needs, you can choose from different types of planer machines including;

a hybrid weave may provide the answer — by allowing you to benefit from the combined properties of the different structural fibers used in it’s fabrication.

Sawing machining uses a cutting tool known as a saw to remove unwanted material along a predefined path. There are four main types of saws — hacksaws, bandsaws, circular saws, and abrasive saws. Each type has specific capabilities and applications in the manufacturing sector.

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Carbon fiber has a wide range of strength and stiffness. Carbon fiber is grouped into categories based on its modulus of elasticity and/or it’s strength— from regular to ultra-high modulus, from regular to ultra-high strength. Carbon provides exceptionally high properties in both tension and compression.

In the enormous realm of manufacturing, machining is a fundamental process that transforms raw materials into finished products. This manufacturing technique uses various cutting tools to create the desired shapes, features, and finishes from a workpiece. Machining processes are diverse, ranging from conventional machining operations such as milling and turning to non-conventional machining processes such as ultrasonic machining and chemical machining. Each of these operations has unique features and properties and is, therefore, best suited to certain applications.

Drilling operations can be conducted on almost any type of metal material — from aluminum to steel and titanium. CNC drilling allows machinists to achieve precise hole diameters and depths efficiently. Common types of drilling machines include:

There are different types of machining operations to suit various project requirements. All machining processes are broadly classified into two categories; conventional and unconventional machining processes.

Non-conventional machining processes do not require traditional cutting tools or mechanical forces to remove material from a workpiece. Instead, they rely on other forms of energy such as chemical, thermal, and electrical to erode material from a workpiece’s surfaces. Examples of non-conventional machining processes include laser beam machining (LBM), electrical discharge machining (EDM), chemical machining process, electrochemical machining (ECM), ultrasonic machining, and abrasive jet machining.

Drilling is a machining operation that uses a drill bit to produce cylindrical holes. During the drilling process, the bit is pressed against the solid material and rotated at high speeds. This removes unwanted material and creates blind holes (holes that reach a specified depth and have only one open side) or through holes (holes that go all the way through the workpiece). The drilled hole characteristics will vary depending on the chosen drill bit.

Sawing is regarded as a traditional machining process. While it may be less fascinating than modern manufacturing techniques, it remains one of the most vital operations in a machine shop.

Natural fibers are enjoying increased use because of their very low weight, excellent insulation properties, and their “green” attributes:

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Turning is one of the basic machining operations. It involves using a stationary cutting tool to remove unwanted material from the outer diameter of a rotating workpiece. The turning process creates rotational parts and typically utilizes a single-point cutting tool.

Reaming is a precision machining process used to modify the accuracy and finish of a pre-existing hole. A rotary cutting tool, known as a reamer, is used to scrape away thin layers of material enhancing the dimensional accuracy and smoothness of the hole surface. This machining process does not create new holes from scratch. Instead, it improves existing holes that have already been made through machining operations such as drilling, boring, or coring.

Basalt is a volcanic (igneous) rock that is quarried, crushed and melted, then extruded as fibers. Basalt has a chemical composition similar to glass, but what truly distinguishes it from glass is it’s high-melting point, allowing it to be exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time.

Understanding machining processes is crucial to the successful execution of your manufacturing project. In this article, we’ll discuss conventional and unconventional machining operations in detail. You can choose the ideal manufacturing method for your project based on the information we’ve provided below.

Aramid fibers have one of the highest strength to weight ratio compared to other commercially available fibers. Aramid fiber properties depend on the manufacturing process and can vary quite a lot depending on the intended end use.

Providing a semi-ductile performance, these hybrids are some of the best reinforcements against severe impact—It’s maximum energy absorption offers protection from catastrophic ruptures (does not fully break, ductile mode of rupture) while at the same time providing an acceptable tensile strength and static stiffness.

It has the same coefficient of thermal expansion (CET) as concrete and is less susceptible to degradation in an alkaline environment, making it a new contender in infrastructure applications.

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Metal machining can be done manually using hand-held cutting tools. That being said, most machining operations today have been automated thanks to CNC machining. This technology uses a CNC machine to guide the movement of the cutting tool during material removal. CNC machining has drastically improved the accuracy and efficiency of machining processes. Further, it enables manufacturers to produce high-quality parts with exceptional surface finishes.

It’s tensile strength and modulus have been demonstrated to be close to that of S2®-Glass, but as basalt fibers are less complex and time-consuming to produce, the cost is a lot less, putting the price of basalt  much closer to E-Glass than S2®-Glass.

Creating real-world solutions by deriving the full benefits of the individual fibres and their synergistic responses comes from our deep understanding and experience in structural composites, materials and weaves.

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Now, that we’re familiar with the basic concepts of metal machining, let’s discuss the common types of machining processes.

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a non-conventional machining process that uses thermal rather than mechanical forces for material removal. Specifically, an electric discharge is converted into thermal energy that melts unwanted material from the surface of the workpiece. Electric discharge machining is only applicable to conductive materials, and it can create complex shapes and high-precision parts. Machinists usually turn to EDM when conventional machining operations have reached their limits. Features such as deep cavities and internal edges are exclusively processed through EDM.

At a density of 0.84, Innegra is the lightest fiber commercially available. It’s high flexibility and ductility makes it virtually ”unbreakable”. It is commonly used in combination with other fibres (primarily glass, basalt, carbon) to expand the performance of existing materials by reducing brittleness, damage tolerance and puncture resistance. Remains white when laminated.

Provides a lower density, thicker skin for the same weight and greater stiffness than glass alone which can translate into weight saving and puncture /impact improvement compare to 100% glass.

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This conventional machining process utilizes multi-point cutting tools to achieve the desired shape and surface finish. in a CNC milling machine, the motion of the milling tools is guided by computer software resulting in accurate parts with precise tolerances.

For over 30 years, Texonic (formerly known as JB Martin) has been at the vanguard in weaving commingled thermoplastic and reinforcing fibers. Once woven, the fabric is suitable for use in various molding processes. It is by heating the material above the melting point of the matrix that the fabric is converted into composites.

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Conventional machining processes are also known as traditional machining processes. These techniques use physical cutting tools such as cutting blades and drilling bits to complete machining actions. Common examples of conventional machining processes include milling, turning, planing, drilling, boring, and sawing.

Metal turning is either conducted on a turning machine or a lathe. This precision machining technique is ideal for a wide variety of metal materials including iron, aluminum, steel, titanium, brass, and nickel alloys.

Thermoplastic composites have an increased impact resistance to comparable thermoset composites. In some instances, the difference is significantly higher impact resistance.

These calculations were done to establish comparisons among the fibers alone and not as they interact with resin. These values are tensile properties. (compression or shear performance would show a totally different classification)

Boring is one of the common traditional machining processes. It utilizes boring tools to enlarge an existing hole and improve its surface finish. Boring is similar to reaming in that it processes an existing hole. However, unlike reaming, this manufacturing technique uses a single-point cutting tool. Another difference between the two is that boring is capable of achieving superior positional accuracy.

Ongoing innovations in the harvesting and processing continues to improve performance and reduce costs of the bio-fibers, making them more and more commercially viable and better able to compete with synthetic-fiber products in terms of price and performance.

Hand knurling is a manual process that is typically used for machining softer materials. Machine knurling is carried out on a lathe machine and yields finer details in harder metals. Common applications of this conventional machining process are:

Milling is a subtractive manufacturing process that utilizes a rotating cutting tool to remove material from a stationary workpiece. Milling operations require four key components: a milling machine, workpiece, jig, and milling cutter.

Metal machining can be done manually through handheld tools. That being said, most machining operations today have been automated thanks to CNC machining. This technology uses computer software to guide the movements of the cutting tool. By integrating a CNC machine into your manufacturing process, you can improve the accuracy, efficiency, and quality of finished parts.

During the broaching process, the cutting tool is pushed or pulled into the workpiece removing material in a single pass. This creates accurate parts with excellent surface finish. Broaching is broadly classified into two categories:

Grinding can be used for both roughing and finishing operations depending on the size of the abrasive particles. Coarse grits, with larger grains, allow for a higher material removal rate and are suitable for rough grinding. Conversely, fine grits are ideal for precision grinding and fine finishes.

Different reaming tasks call for different types of reamers. Some of the common reaming tools are hand reamers, shell reamers, stub screw-machine reamers, and taper pin reamers. Reaming is an essential machining operation in industries that require precise features. For example, it is used in the aerospace, medical devices, and automotive sectors to produce accurate and smooth holes.

Fibers made from glass are manufactured in different varieties for specific uses, including low dielectric, corrosion-resistant and high-strength varieties. For specific applications please contact us.