Are carbon fiber products expensive? There is no doubt that carbon fiber products are more expensive than traditional metal materials in terms of manufacturing cost. In the long run, the products made of carbon fiber composite materials can improve the overall function of the target, and then complete the power progress with the reduction of energy consumption.
1. Optimize the planning of carbon fiber products and select the best layout. Carbon fiber composites have many functional advantages, but they are not necessarily just needed in the manufacture of products“ When planning, we need to confirm where to use carbon fiber to give full play to its special role.
For example, in the application of carbon fiber products in radiation medical devices, what we need is good X-ray transmission of carbon fiber. In the relevant planning, we only need to use carbon fiber composite materials in the parts where patients need to receive X-ray illumination, and other parts can be selected as appropriate. In some load-bearing carbon fiber structures, we should consider the thickness and direction of the layer when planning to ensure that the stress can reach the best condition.
2. Mass production, reduce the cost evenly. The manufacturing of carbon fiber products is inseparable from the mold curing. A large part of the cost is actually in the mold. If the mold structure or the model size is too large, it can cost tens of thousands of yuan. If only one sample or several carbon fiber products are manufactured, do you think the cost is high? Therefore, Xiaobian's suggestion is mass production, so that the cost of the mold will be allocated to each carbon fiber product, and the average price will drop.
3. Improve product quality and select good suppliers. There are many kinds of carbon fiber composites of different types. The more carbon fiber content, the higher the price, the stronger the function of carbon fiber precursor, the more expensive the price. In addition, the resin matrix function is different, the price difference is also relatively large. For example, the price of high-end thermoplastic resins such as PEEK and polyimide is tens of times higher than that of common epoxy resins per kilogram, which is also the main reason for the wide price difference of products.
However, the selection of carbon fiber composite materials with better functions often has a direct impact on the longevity of products and the application function of the application target. Although the price is high, the service life and application experience are also improved. According to the application cycle, the cost and price actually decrease. Of course, good suppliers will introduce suitable carbon fiber composite materials according to the technical requirements of customers, and then let customers choose suitable products, which can also save costs.
