Ichimura Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Development of thermoplastic CFRP sheets and development of their applications
- Technical Classification:
- [ Intermediate Products ]
- Products:
- [ Products / Processed Products ]
- Keyword:
- [ stampable molding ] [ Thermoplastic CFRP ]
Point of the Proposed Technology
・ A carbon fiber reinforced sheet can be molded at a short takt time of 30 seconds to 5 minutes
(10 minutes to 24 hours with conventional thermosetting CFRP)
・ Proposing the thermoplastic resin optimal for the product requirements, and supplying it for testing
(high strength/high impact: PA6; high heat resistance: PPS, design/appearance: PMMA, PC, etc.)
(10 minutes to 24 hours with conventional thermosetting CFRP)
・ Proposing the thermoplastic resin optimal for the product requirements, and supplying it for testing
(high strength/high impact: PA6; high heat resistance: PPS, design/appearance: PMMA, PC, etc.)
Effect(s)
■ Productivity improvement (compared with metal/thermosetting)
■ Cost reduction (compared with metal/thermosetting)
■ Weight reduction (compared with metal)
■ Cost reduction (compared with metal/thermosetting)
■ Weight reduction (compared with metal)
New Technology
Technology Deployment and Cooperation
| Development Stage |
Commercialization Completed (already delivered: yes) |
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| Intellectual Property Right | Yes | ||||
| Joint Researchers (their role) | 1. Toray Industries Inc.: human support, technical support, customer referral, etc.
2. Kanazawa Institute of Technology, Industrial Research Institute of Ishikawa: performance test, etc. 3. Molding manufacturers: development of thermoplastic CFRP molding method (Ishikawa Prefecture Press Industry Association, in particular) 4. Equipment manufacturers: linkage with thermoplastic CFRP molding equipment |
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| Example of Application | ・ Parts for sports and leisure (under development)
・ Automobile parts (under development) | ||||
| Technical Problems | ・ Technical task: Achieving high strength and high rigidity by improving resin impregnation into carbon fiber without increasing the material cost and manufacturing cost
・ Constraints and conditions: All material formulas and manufacturing methods must be kept confidential (ICHIMURA SANGYO CO., LTD.’s technology) ・ Business plan: Already started supply for testing to domestic companies, universities and research institutes for fee. Aims at conversion from demand for test use to commercialization. | ||||
| Collaborator needed to Improve | ・ Molding manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, end users, universities and research institutes
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| Technical WEB page | https://www.ichimura.co.jp/products/pro_003.html | ||||
Inquiries
| Personnel / Department | Advanced Material Development & Manufacturing Dept. / Director General Manager, Hirotaka Kawamura | ||||
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| Address | 5-20 Minamicho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref. 920-8633, Japan | ||||
| Contact |
TEL: +81-76-263-1177 |
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Outline of Company and Organization
| Location | 530-6118 18F Nakanoshimma Bldg. 3-3-23, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-City, Osaka 530-6118, Japan | ||||
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| Contact | TEL: +81-6-7223-8300 | ||||
| Capital / No. of Employees | 1,000,000,000 yen・128 employees | ||||
| Product Line | Synthetic fabric, carbon fiber related materials, EPS moldings | ||||
| Major Customers | TORAY, Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd., Komatsu Seiren | ||||
| Overseas Base(s) | Shanghai | ||||
| Certification | ISO14001 | ||||
| Company/Organization WEB page | https://www.ichimura.co.jp/ | ||||
Update date: 2020/1/31