Wet Compression Moulding: WCM Solutions from Langzauner

Langzauner designs and manufactures custom hydraulic presses and automation solutions for Wet Compression Moulding (WCM) in composite production. Our tailored WCM systems are widely used in the automotive industry for the production of high-quality components.

Custom Systems for Wet Compression Moulding

Langzauner’s specialized WCM systems cover every aspect of the production process. From raw material handling to the final inspection of produced components, every step is integrated into a comprehensive WCM solution:

Material Handling: Efficient handling of raw materials to optimize the production process.
Cutting (Cutter): Precise cutting processes to improve material preparation.
Stacking: Automated stacking solutions to enhance material flow.
Resin Application: Controlled resin application for optimal part quality.
High-Pressure Dosing Machine: Accurate dosing for precise resin ratios and improved product integrity.
Hydraulic Presses with Heated Platen Control: Ensuring consistent press conditions through advanced temperature control.
Part Demolding: Automated demolding for quick material removal and reduced operational errors.
Labeling Systems: High-precision labeling for fast identification and traceability.
Part Cooling: Controlled cooling systems to stabilize the composite parts.
Unstacking: Fully automated unstacking to optimize post-production processes.
Quality Control: Continuous in-line quality checks to ensure the highest standards at every production stage.
Milling and Cleaning: Precise milling and cleaning of parts for a flawless surface finish.
Final Inspection: Rigorous inspection protocols to ensure each part meets the highest automotive standards.

These versatile capabilities are brought together in project planning to create a custom system that covers all steps in our customer’s production process. Feasibility studies and close collaboration during the design phase guarantee precision WCM systems.

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Typical Applications of
Wet Compression Moulding (WCM)

Wet Compression Moulding (WCM) has gained significant traction as an innovative manufacturing process for composites. By combining fibers with resin in a controlled environment, WCM enables the production of high-quality components across various industries.

Key benefits include:

Efficient material usage
Manufacturing of complex geometries
High surface quality
Short cycle times

WCM is renowned for producing components with exceptional strength, durability, and design flexibility, making it ideal for modern production. Typical applications include:

Automotive Industry

Underbody Protection for Electric Vehicles (EVs): WCM is perfect for creating lightweight, durable underbody protection components that enhance EV safety and efficiency.
Interior Components: Wet compression is used to manufacture lightweight door panels, dashboards, and other interior parts, improving fuel efficiency and vehicle performance.
Bumpers and Claddings: WCM enables the production of lightweight, impact-resistant bumpers and claddings, maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of vehicles.
Trunk Linings: Molded trunk linings produced by WCM offer excellent fit and finish, as well as noise and vibration reduction.

Construction Industry

Structural Components: WCM is used to manufacture strong, lightweight structural components for construction applications, providing excellent load-bearing capabilities.
Insulation Panels: Wet compression enables the production of high-performance insulation panels that contribute to building energy efficiency.

Marine Applications
- Boat Hulls and Components: WCM is utilized for producing strong, lightweight hulls and boat parts, ensuring better performance and fuel efficiency on the water.
Sports Equipment
- High-Performance Gear: WCM is used to manufacture durable, lightweight components for sports equipment, enhancing performance and user experience.

Langzauner provides WCM system development tailored to each specific production process, ensuring solutions for a wide range of applications.

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Specialist in Wet Compression Moulding for the Automotive Industry

Langzauner’s WCM hydraulic presses are particularly renowned in the automotive sector. As an expert in custom composite machinery, Langzauner has delivered numerous bespoke systems to leading automotive clients. Benefits of Langzauner’s WCM systems for automotive component production include:

Langzauner’s wet compression systems offer a comprehensive, fully automated production line managing everything from material preparation to final part inspection, meeting the demands of modern automotive suppliers and OEMs.
These systems are ideal for producing critical automotive components, including underbody protection for electric vehicles (EVs). Our technology ensures that your composite parts meet the stringent requirements of the automotive industry, providing high strength, durability, and lightweight solutions for EVs and other applications.

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Turnkey Systems for Wet Compression Moulding

Langzauner from Lambrechten offers turnkey systems for Wet Compression Moulding:

System Design: Concept development, including feasibility studies.
In-House Manufacturing: Engineering and detailing.
Turnkey Delivery: Logistics, installation, and commissioning at the customer’s site.
Service: Maintenance and inspection of the WCM system, as well as process optimization and training.

Customers from the automotive, marine, construction, and sports industries value Langzauner’s comprehensive support. From initial concept to ongoing service, you can rely on the expertise from Lambrechten, Austria.

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Our presses offer:

Hydraulic press systems up to 50,000 kN
Servo hydraulics, high accuracy and energy efficiency (details and servo hydraulics)
Active parallel control
Swivel unit for swiveling the upper mold tool
Automatic mold tool change system
Storage and retrieval machines
Warehousing
Handling
Robotic and gripper technology for loading and unloading
Single or double shuttle table
Heating and cooling systems up to 450 °C
Heating plates and cooling plates
Vacuum Systems
Flexible software with full traceability
Data backup
Turnkey production lines for mass production