We designed a series process for carbon fibre bicycle frames that lowers the cost and shortens production time compared with conventional frame lamination.
The challenge
A conventional carbon frame is made of many prepreg plies laid by hand, and every frame needs a long cure. It is labour-intensive and expensive, and the cost grows with the number of frames.
Carbon Design’s scope
- Design of frame parts, including the bottom bracket shell, for a series process
- FEM analysis of the shell and frame nodes
- Design of moulds and process parameters
- Parts, moulds and processes for several other bicycle components
Technology
The details of the technology are covered by a confidentiality agreement. We are happy to discuss them under NDA.
Result
- A series process cheaper and faster than conventional frame lamination
- We use the experience in a bicycle project with our own suspension kinematics and in the FENG project
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