SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) is a kind of molding compound for manufacturing unsaturated polyester FRP products by dry process.
SMC adopts compression molding technology. A certain amount of molding compound is placed into matched metal molds and cured into finished products under set temperature, pressure and holding time.
In the SMC molding process, the mold temperature controller is customized according to the characteristics of compression molding materials. During compression molding, in order to achieve uniform curing of SMC and reduce thermal stress, a high-precision mold temperature controller is required for precise temperature control during mold heating.
After reaching the molding temperature, a period of heat preservation is also needed. In the whole temperature control process, the mold temperature controller shall feature high thermal efficiency, uniform heating and temperature distribution, accurate temperature control and fast heating rate.
Application Fields
SMC material features light weight, high strength, high hardness and excellent corrosion resistance, and is widely used in electronics, military industry, aerospace, automobile and other fields.
In the electronic industry, it is used to manufacture electronic product housings, brackets and other components. Its outstanding insulation performance and mechanical strength can protect electronic equipment from external interference and damage.
In the military industry, it is applied to the manufacturing of tanks, aircraft, missiles and other weaponry, effectively improving their combat capability and survivability.
In the aerospace industry, it is used for aircraft shells, wings, fuselages and other parts, which can greatly reduce aircraft weight while enhancing structural strength.
In the automotive industry, it is widely applied to body panels, doors, hoods and other components. It makes the vehicle body lighter, stronger and more corrosion-resistant, and meanwhile improves automobile fuel efficiency and safety performance.
