Overmolding

When molded thermoplastics reach their limits, CFRTP profiles enable hybrid structures

Molded thermoplastics cover a wide range of structural needs. Wall thickness, ribs, bosses, and localized fiber reinforcement provide predictable performance when loads are moderate and geometry does most of the work.

As structural demand increases, these tools reach their limits. Even long fiber thermoplastics reinforce material locally rather than forming continuous load-bearing members. Adding material increases stiffness, but fatigue life, fracture resistance, and weight efficiency often plateau. Designs trend toward thicker sections and added features without creating true structural elements.

CFRTP profiles address this limitation by introducing reformable structural members into thermoplastic parts. Load is carried by continuous fibers contained within shaped profiles that are placed where structure is required. Because CFRTP profiles are thermoplastic, they can be reheated and integrated directly into thermoplastic manufacturing processes, enabling hybrid structures that molded plastic alone cannot achieve.

ReFormable CFRTP Profiles

Profiles are supplied as continuous, shaped structural members designed for integration into thermoplastic manufacturing processes.

During manufacturing, profiles may be reheated and retained as shaped stiffeners or fully reformed to integrate directly into molded thermoplastics without adhesives or secondary joining.

Engineering support is available to define integration strategy within existing manufacturing workflows.