Re:Build adds RTM capabilities to suite of composites offerings

Re:Build Composite Resources (Rock Hill, S.C., U.S.), a manufacturer of thermoset composite structural components and assemblies, announces a significant capability expansion with the addition of a state-of-the-art resin transfer molding (RTM) work cell at its South Carolina facility. The addition of this RTM cell further expands Re:Build Composite Resources’ breadth of composite processing technologies to support customers in the growing aerospace and defense industry.

Re:Build Composite Resources chose a premium work cell with heated and cooled 4 × 12-foot platens with 18-inch daylight, which can also be split into individually controlled, 4 × 6-foot zones to provide process and part flexibility. This work cell also features “Industry 4.0” data collection capabilities, which will be integrated into Re:Build’s manufacturing data analytics platform. By adding RTM to its suite of offerings, the company says it has taken another step toward becoming a one-stop shop for a more extensive range of composite solutions.

RTM, which uses a closed-mold tooling process, offers numerous benefits, including improved control of part geometry, improved resin distribution, higher fiber volumes and higher production rates. This results in components with tighter tolerances that enhance downstream assembly consistency, reduce scrap and rework, and boost overall system performance.

“We are thrilled to introduce advanced RTM capabilities into our portfolio and expand our offerings to better serve our customers,” says Paul Baxter, general manager of the Re:Build Composite Resources site. “We have invested in the latest technology and infrastructure to ensure that we have cutting-edge processes and capacity in place to meet the performance and volume requirements for our customers in the aerospace and defense industry.”