SMC Sheet Molding Compound Press

Composite

press systems

Precision for high-performance materials. Modular press technology.

Composite press systems for fiber-reinforced materials

SIEMPELKAMP develops and implements composite presses as complete production systems for processing fiber-reinforced materials. Our portfolio ranges from thermoset SMC (sheet molding compound) and thermoplastic forming and consolidation processes through to sandwich panel applications and technology-open special solutions. Our presses for composite materials are scalable from laboratory operation to series production and are supported over the entire life cycle – from initial planning to digital process optimization in operation.

Overview of composite presses

Our press technologies for fiber-reinforced materials are designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of materials, processes, and component geometries. They help companies achieve defined component properties, short cycle times, and reproducible quality in automated line environments.

Industry solutions for composite press systems

Composite press systems from SIEMPELKAMP are used in a wide range of industrial applications. Our solutions are designed to reflect the specific requirements of different industries.

Automotive and electromobility

Composite press systems are designed for series production of structural components, body components, and battery housings made of fiber-reinforced materials.

Aerospace

Our press systems for SMC support the processing of continuous-fiber-reinforced high-performance thermoplastics and thermoset systems for safety-relevant structural components.

Rail vehicles

Press systems from SIEMPELKAMP support the production of lightweight components and sandwich components for interior and structural applications in rail vehicle construction.

Energy and industry

For technical molded parts, insulating composite components, and applications in power generation, configurable press systems with a wide process window are available.

Construction and sandwich panel industry

Multi-daylight presses and surface press systems enable cost-effective production of sandwich panels and composite panels in high volumes.

Research and development

Scalable press systems for laboratory and pilot plant operations enable the development and validation of new materials, processes, and component concepts under realistic conditions.

Process control for reproducible quality in series production of composite materials

The quality of a composite component depends largely on how precisely and reproducibly the press process is controlled. Depending on the process, different levers are in focus. From the outset, SIEMPELKAMP considers quality requirements, process windows, and the degree of automation together in order to ensure a robust plant design.

Uniform pressure distribution (e.g. membrane technology) to support repeatability

Homogeneous consolidation across multiple levels (multi-daylight presses) for panel-shaped products

Precise process control and line integration (SMC) for series production

Batch-by-batch documentation (multi-daylight presses) for traceable production

The SIEMPELKAMP full service for composite plants

SIEMPELKAMP supports composite production lines over the entire life cycle, from engineering through installation and commissioning to modernization and digital process optimization.

Designing your press system for composite materials in 3 steps

The selection of the right composite press system depends on a number of technical and production-related parameters. For an initial technology discussion, we focus on three topic areas to quickly structure your requirements:

1

Process and material

Thermoplastic or thermoset, semi-finished product form, fiber type, temperature range.

2

Component and tool

Geometry, dimensions, tolerances, surface requirements, tool concept.

3

Production and environment

Quantity per cycle, automation, peripherals, layout and foundation conditions.

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Let’s talk about your requirements!

From the initial idea to implementation, our specialist departments advise you on individual plants, components, and services.

FAQs on composite presses