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Mono Vacuum Moulding™
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The NEW MVM™
System is a simple new technique for composite
closed moulding. As its name implies it features the use of only
one, moderate level vacuum source and can be described as an
introductory process to composite closed moulding.
The system only requires an inexpensive, moderate vacuum source
and does not require the use of any meter mix injection
equipment and therefore has an extremely low start up price tag
for a closed mould technology.
If like many, you are a production moulder with limited
resources but would dearly like to enter the field of closed
moulding, then the MVM™
System is the ideal low cost
technology for you.
The global composites industry is now applying the Light RTM
closed mould technique with great success, however there are
still a great many traditional hand lay manufactures who are
reluctant to use LRTM due to concerns over the perceived costs
involved and the level of technical expertise required, although
the experience of many who have introduced LRTM into their
workshops has dispelled these perceptions. The MVM™
System
offers first time users the opportunity to understand the
benefits of closed mould technology at a very low entry cost.
Essentially the MVM™
System uses a matched composite mould
set with a resin inlet and vacuum connection. Sealing on the
edge of the mould is employed for vacuum security and resin
containment.
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Once the mould
has been closed and a vacuum applied, the resin mix is simply
funnelled into the mould and left to fill and cure. One of
Magnum Venus Plastech Limited’s clients uses the MVM™ System to mould over 100
riding helmets per 8 hour shift employing one operator. For a
more rapid cure the mould can be water temperature controlled.
Currently the technology is best applied to relatively small
mouldings. Examples being: motorcycle cowlings, helmets, sports
goods or any moulding in the range of up to 2-3 kg.
Size is not a limiting factor however parts over 0.5m2 (5ft/sq)
can take a long time to fill and might be more suited to the
Light RTM process.
High fibre volume fraction is achievable, with the process
reaching aerospace specification however a moderate 30 -50%
fibre weight is more common.
Magnum Venus Plastech Limited have developed the MVM™
System and are the sole
suppliers of technical data and build manuals, along with
supplies of the recommended injection, vent and vacuum inserts,
seals and latch clamps.
Full packages of specialist mould build kits are also available,
providing the first time user with an easy entry into this
economic closed mould technology.
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"Magnum Venus Plastech Limited have been developing
tooling solutions for over two decades and have had over
3000 attendees to their RTM and LRTM technology seminars.
You cannot find a company elsewhere with such a wealth of
experience in composite closed mould technology and
innovation - learn today from the true specialists in this
field"
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To purchase the full 42
page comprehensive manual simply click below to download your individual copy.
Although the notes are thorough for each mould build stage Magnum Venus Plastech Limited are
available to answer any technical information once you have proceeded to design
and build your first MVM™ mould in accordance with the notes.
Any MVM™ mould ancillaries
including inserts, seals, heater cloth etc may be ordered from Magnum Venus Plastech Limited
separately, contact
sales@Magnum Venus Plastech Limited.co.uk
The cost for these notes is
£233.00 GBP (approx €338 euro)
Click here to proceed to the download page
Alternatively you can order the notes from us
direct.
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