Carbon fiber sheet Research progress in application of GIS in automobile manufacturing
As a light and high strength material, carbon fiber sheet has been widely used in the field of automobile manufacturing in recent years. Its excellent mechanical properties make it an ideal alternative to traditional metal materials. In this paper, the application and research progress of carbon fiber sheet in automobile manufacturing will be introduced in detail.
1. Body structure
The application of carbon fiber sheet in automobile body structure is mainly reflected in the manufacturing of body panels. The traditional automobile body structure is made of steel. Although it has high strength and stiffness, it is heavy. The body panel made of carbon fiber sheet can significantly reduce the body weight, improve the body stiffness and crashworthiness. In recent years, some high-end car brands have begun to use carbon fiber sheets to manufacture body panels, such as BMW i3 and i8 models.
2. Interior decoration
There are also many breakthroughs in the application of carbon fiber sheets in automobile interiors. Due to its unique texture and luster, carbon fiber sheets can be used to manufacture various interior trim parts, such as center console, seat shell, steering wheel, etc. The interior trim made of carbon fiber sheet not only has good appearance effect, but also can reduce the weight of the whole vehicle and improve fuel economy.
3. Braking system
The application of carbon fiber sheet in the brake system is mainly reflected in the brake disc and brake pad. Traditional brake discs and brake pads are made of cast iron and other materials, which are heavy. However, using carbon fiber sheet to manufacture brake disc and brake pad can significantly reduce vehicle mass and improve braking efficiency. In addition, the carbon fiber sheet also has good heat dissipation performance, which can improve the heat dissipation during braking and improve the braking durability.
4. Power system
The application of carbon fiber sheet in automobile power system is mainly reflected in engine components and transmission system. Due to its high wear resistance and fatigue performance, carbon fiber sheets can be used to manufacture engine pistons, crankshafts and other components to improve engine power and efficiency. In addition, carbon fiber sheets can also be used to manufacture clutch, transmission shaft and other components in the transmission system to reduce vehicle weight and improve transmission efficiency.
To sum up, the application and research progress of carbon fiber sheet in automobile manufacturing is very extensive, and remarkable achievements have been made in body structure, interior decoration, braking system and power system. With the continuous progress of carbon fiber sheet manufacturing technology, it is believed that its application prospect in automobile manufacturing will be broader.
