Specialists in creating composite parts for restricted package envelopes, harsh environments and applications demanding high levels of durability, the company provides novel solutions to challenges posed in any environment. Differing processes and ply are available for aesthetic, package restricted, functional and structural components with FE analysis available in-house where required. BERU f1systems also has access to the entyre range of ply ensuring fitness for purpose whatever the application.
The Facility
In 2008, BERU f1systems opened a new Composites Technical Centre in Diss. It includes a new high pressure / high temperature autoclave and new purpose built clean room. With all aspects of the the composites activity in house,
BERU f1systems controls the quality of its products from design to after-service.
Clean Room
Fully air conditioned at a constant temperature, the clean room offers a consistent environment to store, handle and prepare the materials. Two self-sufficient laminating stations are equipped to take any size of component, together with a ply cutting area that offers the ability to prepare components when a rapid turnaround is required.
BERU f1systems has a long experience in the delicate procedure of handling and lay-up of composite applying specific techniques dependent on application and environment, minimising waste.
In addition a separate mould preparation area dedicated for debulking and bagging moulds assures cleanliness during this process before moving to the autoclave.
Autoclave Area
BERU f1systems now has two autoclaves.
5m x 2m AUTOCLAVE
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A high temperature, high pressure 5m by 2m autoclave to develop advanced, complex and high quality prototype and production composite components. The 350°C autoclave, believed to be one of only a handful in the UK, is ideally suited for developing temperature resistant and low toxicity composites whilst the 200PSI pressure enhances quality even on intricate parts.
2m x 700mm AUTOCLAVE
Our original 2.0m long by 700mm diameter autoclave. Capable of 100psi and temperatures over 200°C, with an additional vacuum pump, it is electronically monitored and controlled offering a 24/7 operating cycle. A Sanjo Gallenkemp OMT oven with a 150 litre capacity and temperature range up to 260°C provides post curing ability for mould durability.
Fitting room
Fully equipped room offers ability to assemble using fixtures or bonding methods. Long experience in harsh environments means
BERU f1systems can offer robust joining solutions whatever the application.
Trim room
Dedicated to trimming carbon components to their final state, the room is equipped with a full extraction system and air conditioning. A down draft bench has recently been installed so components can be trimmed with little or no mess. A band saw, belt sander and pillar drill ensure all final finishing can be completed in house - rapidly.
Machining Centre
Our new in house machining centre offers the capability to manufacture tooling and moulds for composites tooling. Fur further details on our machining centre, please click here.
Mechanical Design
BERU f1systems provide a full design and manufacturing service for mechanical products.
By using a range of advanced composites and engineering polymers along with more traditional materials,
BERU f1systems is able to develop enclosures and housings tailored to each individual application, bespoke for wiring harness integration.
Where timing is critical, components can be manufactured directly from client designs.
BERU f1systems produces and accepts accurate and reliable product designs through the 2D and 3D capabilities of Catia V5 mechanical design software. File formats accepted include STEP and IGES
as well as Catia V5. Structural components can then be analysed
resulting in optimal component performance.
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