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NEWS 67 CompositesWorld.com BENTELER SGL, Ort im Innkreis wet pressing," says Ascher. Like the Volvo leaf spring line, resin storage and mixing/dosing functions are situated on a mezzanine to conserve space and enlist the help of gravity to feed resin to the presses. e single-process cell comprises two wet pressing lines with integrated robots for automated transfers. e presses form the rectangular cell's two rear corners. A dosing robot, its center- point, applies resin to preforms and transfers these to two tables, one for the leftward press and another for the press on the right. Two other robots, one in front of each press, transfer the wetout preforms from the tables into the presses and then back out after cure to finished-part trolleys. Every part in the wet pressing line is inspected — checked for flatness, dimension and shape — and then trimmed and machined. CFRP machining and MSS assembly BENTELER SGL's machining area sits at the production hall's east end. Its four CNC machining bays house two conventional milling machines and two waterjet systems. e tour now turns back toward the west, where a long row of six production cells comes into view. ese are used to assemble the Audi Modular Sportscar System (MSS) platform's rear shelf and B-pillar as an integral reinforced sandwich component (Fig. 1, p. 63). is component is distinctive for several reasons: First, a planned common architecture for multiple Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini models, the MSS rear wall integrates 27 RTM parts FIG. 6 Wet pressing line BENTELER SGL's wet-pressing cell is also set up for efficiency, featuring fully automated dual lines, with integrated parts inspection. Take the Lead. From weaving preparation to shed formation to individually configurable weaving system solutions, Stäubli offers innovative machines and systems that produce high quality technical textiles for a wide range of applications. Pick up Stäubli's know-how and rise to the top of the textile charts. www.staubli.com/textile Authorized Distributor for 3M and Hexcel Inquire for other material specifications ISO 9001:2008, AS9100C, and AS9120A Certified P: 206.575.1333 | F: 206.575.0856 | info@heatcon.com | www.heatcon.com Visit us at Booth G43 during CAMX in Orlando, Sept 12-14. Heatcon Composite Systems has been supporting the advancement of composite repairs for over 35 years. Carbon Fiber Prepreg • Fiberglass Prepreg • Kevlar ® Prepreg • Resin • Adhesive Film • Epoxy Adhesive • Foam Adhesive • Surface Pre-Treatment • Primers • Fillers • Carbon Fiber Dry Fabric • Fiberglass Dry Fabric • Kevlar ® Dry Fabric • Release Peel Ply • Release Film • Breather Cloth • Nylon Bagging Film • Flash Tape • Sealant Tape • Honeycomb • Aluminum Foil • Carbon Fiber Prepreg • Fiberglass Prepreg • Kevlar ® Prepreg • Resin • Adhesive Film • Epoxy Adhesive • Foam Adhesive • Surface Pre-Treatment • Primers • Fillers • Carbon Fiber Dry Fabric • Fiberglass Dry Fabric • Kevlar ® Dry Fabric • Release Peel Ply • Release Film • Epoxy Adhesive • Carbon Fiber Prepreg • Fiberglass Prepreg • Kevlar ® Prepreg • Adhesive Film MAteriAl SerViCeS Premium Packaging Cutting and Kitting Services Material Recertification Small Quantities AOG Services lArGe ASSOrtMent Prepreg Adhesives Dry Fabric Bagging Consumables Surface Pre-Treatment Innovative Solutions for Composite Repairs CuttinG SerViCeS Full Rolls Cuts by the Yard Custom Shapes and Packaging