Composites the different faces

Composites the different faces

Composites have a unique range of properties that predestine them for use in many very different fields of application. This is mainly due to the fact that composites are not a uniform material, but rather a group of materials that can have very different properties depending on the combination of materials used. The two main components of a composite are the fibers used and the surrounding plastic matrix. It is also possible to add fillers, additives or sandwich materials. Depending on which materials are used, the properties can therefore be tailored to the specific application. In addition to the possibility of load-compliant design, composites therefore offer the opportunity to respond to a wide range of challenges and the material can be adapted accordingly. In addition, a wide range of different production processes are available for the subsequent components. Both the production of very small series and prototypes and the production of components in large series are possible. The component size can range from the smallest component to a wind turbine blade.

This learning unit provides an overview of the most common input substances/materials and outlines the most important processing methods.