Intrinsic hybrid composites for lightweight structures: Tooling technologies

The increasing use of hybrid materials requires efficient manufacturing processes. With the concept of the intrinsic hybrids the shaping or forming of the part is combined with the hybridization in the same process step and thereby the same tool. Hence new tooling concepts, which realise the process requirements, are necessary. This paper describes tooling concepts and design methods for the manufacturing of intrinsic hybrid parts. Different solutions for rotational and planar parts with thermosetting or thermoplastic matrix material are presented. Additionally the integration of inserts in such tools is discussed. Finally the main challenges for the design of tools for intrinsic hybrids will be presented.