FRP Hybrid Components

To improve the energy efficiency of drive systems and reduce greenhouse gases, lightweight design plays a crucial role. Fiber-reinforced composites (FRP) are particularly suitable for components that need to withstand high loads and extended use. An innovative method for manufacturing rotationally symmetric hollow structures from FRP is the centrifugal process, researched and further developed by the wbk Institute of Production Science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). This process allows metallic functional elements to be integrated directly into the centrifugal molding process, eliminating additional joining processes and thereby reducing cycle times and associated processing costs.

Framo Morat has successfully tested and validated this process with its extensive experience in the design and manufacture of precision transmission components by producing drive shafts.

- Significant weight reduction for high dynamics and inertia control
- High load capacity for torsional, tensile, and compressive forces
- Flexible component geometry and fiber architecture
- Corrosion-resistant FRP elements
- Cost-effective with shorter cycles via single-step hybridization
- Low investment for moderate volumes using centrifugal process
- Industry- and application-specific advantages