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"partnering the composites industry to excellence"
Manufacturing Facilities

University of Plymouth


Supporters

CARR REINFORCEMENTS

EUROCARBON B.V.

HEXCEL Composites

Plastech

REICHHOLD

JR CONSULTANTS

SCOTT BADER

SP Systems

TYGAVAC

GRP prop

ACMC has a dedicated laboratory for polymer composites processing, which includes:

  • Aeroform autoclave (400°C, 14 bar)
  • Aeroform Hot Bonder composite repair control system
  • Bipel/Bytec 40 tonne hydraulic press with hot platens up to 400°C
  • Plastech Hypaject RTM injection machine and mould heater power supply
  • Vacuum, microwave and conventional ovens
  • Various contact, autoclave and RTM tools

We work primarily with polyester and epoxy resin systems, and are particularly experienced in manufacture with prepreg, RTM and vacuum resin infusion.

Some examples of ACMC's work can be seen on the Innovation page...

 

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ACMC
Dept of Mechanical and Marine Engineering
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth  PL4 8AA
UK

Phone:
+44 (0)1752 232651
Fax:
+44 (0)1752 232705
e-mail:
acmc@plymouth.ac.uk