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At PINETTE PEI, we are proud to offer our customers an advanced research and development (R&D) platform, dedicated to the innovation of industrial equipment for the processing of composite materials. Our engineering expertise and commitment to cutting-edge technology make us the ideal partner for your needs in manufacturing process development and automation solutions.
Our resources and processes
Our resources
Press TIFAANI
Compression press :
- Pressing force: 13000 kN
- Platens dimensions: 1800 x 1500 mm
- Maximum Daylight: 2000 mm
- Maximum descent speed: 500 mm/s
- Slow speed: 1 to 80 mm/s
- Active parallelism
Electric consolidation platens :
- Heating surface: 1500×1300 mm
- Maximum temperature: 425°C
- Temperature uniformity: ±5°C
- Cooling speed: 20 to 1°C/min
Thermal fluid heating system :
- For molds or platens
- Maximum temperature: 300°C
- Platens dimensions: 1700 x 1150 mm
Infrared oven :
- Wavelength: 3 to 10 μm
- Maximum blank size: 1100×600 mm
- Maximum material temperature: 450°C
Loading/unloading :
- Manuel
- 6-axis robotic arm
30T press
Press
- Adjustable working force from : 30 to 300 kN
- Return force: 40 kN
Dimensions
- Heating and cooling platens: 500 x 500 mm
- Maximum open press gap: 300 mm
- Stroke: 300 mm
Heating
- Electric type
- Max. temperature: 450 °C
- Average temperature rise: 1 to 10°C/min.
- Average cooling gradient: 1 to 10 °C/min
- Temperature homogeneity: ± 5°C at 250°C, ± 10°C at 400°C
Speeds
- Fast closing: 25 mm/sec
- Adjustable slow-close: 1 to 5 mm/sec
- Adjustable slow Daylight: 1 to 5 mm/sec
- Fast openning: 25 mm/sec
Available processes :
- Thermoplastic consolidation
- Thermoplastic stamping
- Compression Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
- Injection processes (RTM, C-RTM, HP-RTM)
- Thermocompression of ballistic plates up to 1400 bar
- Carbon fabric preforming
- Compression of wood particles
- Compression of recycled composites
Advantages of our R&D Laboratory
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Wide range of equipment and processes: Our test center is equipped with a full range of advanced technical facilities to meet a variety of R&D needs. From high-precision laboratory presses to infrared ovens capable of maintaining extreme temperatures, every piece of equipment is designed to offer versatility and efficiency. This also includes special technologies such as thermocompression for ballistic plates and carbon fabric preforming systems, enabling you to test and perfect a variety of materials and components.
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Detailed recording of process parameters: The ability to accurately measure and record process parameters such as temperature, pressure and time is crucial to the validation and reproduction of test results. Our laboratory uses state-of-the-art measurement and control systems to ensure complete and accurate traceability of all tests performed. This methodical approach not only optimizes test performance but also enables in-depth analysis for continuous process and product improvement.
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Ongoing technical support from our engineering team: The technical expertise of our engineering team is available to support you at every stage of your testing. Our specialists are trained to provide expert advice, assistance with test set-up, and to resolve any technical issues on our facilities that may arise. This ongoing support is essential to help you maximize the use of our test facilities, and to ensure that you achieve your R&D objectives successfully.
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TIFAANI
PINETTE PEI has built its brand-new development platform, named TIFAANI for Technology for Innovative Forming of Advanced Aerostructure with New thermoplastIcs
It is designed for our customers to prototype composite parts, or test new materials, recipes or processes. It is also a full-scale laboratory, enabling PINETTE PEI to shape the press of tomorrow by testing new technological advances to make future machines more reliable, more connected and less energy-consuming. Its final function is to serve as a training tool: techniques, processes, maintenance, robotics, manufacturing, etc.
TIFAANI is located at PINETTE PEI’s French headquarters in Chalon sur Saône. The processes available will cater for a wide range of applications in the composites value chain, from raw material to end use, including aeronautics, automotive, defense, building and civil engineering, electrical appliances, renewable energies, sports and leisure, medical, R&D centers and collaborative projects.
"Our aim is to support the megatrends of our markets and the future of our customers. With TIFAANI, we offer our partners total confidentiality to develop and test their new products under real industrial conditions. Designed to adapt to a wide variety of technologies and equipped with A.I.-enhanced sensors and software to improve customer revenue and energy efficiency, it should contribute to the future of our industry in the service of a safer, more sustainable planet."
TIFAANI was unveiled at JEC Wolrd 2023 and inaugurated at PINETTE PEI ‘s 160th anniversary celebration in September 2023.
TIFAANI is a France Relance project.
TIFAANI +
Composites Academy
Our partnership with Composites Academy is strengthened by the integration of a stamping simulator into our TIFAANI platform. This strategic integration of the simulator with our press will optimize process parameter settings. By implementing this simulation software directly on the PINETTE PEI machines, we will revolutionize the user experience by refining the precision of stamping processes through continuous updates of the software database. As this database grows, our digital twin becomes more accurate, enabling fine-tuning of parameters for each specific application.
By combining our state-of-the-art equipment with an advanced simulator and artificial intelligence, we place our customers at the forefront of technology, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to innovate and excel.
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