As part of its expansion, Pika Composite launched the extension project at the rear of the existing building for an expansion of 600 m² and the installation of new machines:
- Installing the PIKA Autoclave
- Installation of the preparation cabin parts and tools
- Installation of the 5-axis machining machine
Characteristics / Performance of the Autoclave
- Brand Daxen
- Food Nitrogen
- One-piece structure / Drawer type door on rails
- Useful dimensions: Diameter 2,5 m x Length 4,5 m
- Temperature Min / Max: 50 ° C / 450 ° C
- Pressure min / max: 0 bar / 10 bar
- Load capacity Part / Tool: 3000 kg
- Gradient Climb / Descent: 5 ° C / min
- Programming, measurements and regulation according to aeronautical requirements (NFL Class 3)
Opportunities Products / Process Composites
- Polymerization of pre-impregnated composite parts, thermosetting resin (Epoxy, Bismaleid, Cyanate Ester)
- Polymerization / consolidation of pre-impregnated composite parts, thermoplastic resin (PEI, PPS and PEEK)
- Process RTM autoclave