We take into account the cost and performance needs of our customers,
and assess the complexity of the component before recommending the optimal
material for the job. CME produces sheet moulding compound, dough moulding
compound and glass mat thermoplastic, that meet the exacting needs of the
widest range of industries and applications.
• Sheet moulding
compound - SMC
• Dough moulding
compound - DMC
• Glass mat
thermoplastic - GMT
• Recycled Polypropylene - RCP
Sheet moulding compound - SMC
This sheet-form fibreglass-reinforced thermosetting compound, manufactured
on site, is used largely for structural lightweight components that require
complex shaping. The compression moulding of SMC can produce thin-walled
components ideal for structural automotive components and high-performance
parts used in electronics, food processing or communication networks.
The process requires a substantially lower investment than injection
moulding, and produces a part ready for use, or suitable for painting
where a high-quality surface appearance is required. Additionally, for
certain shapes of SMC, we have developed a unique technology to protect
against the ageing effects of UV.
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Dough moulding compound - DMC
Characterised by its doughy texture, DMC consists of polyester resin,
glass fibre and calcium carbonate. Using DMC in the compression moulding
process we can produce high-volumes of small complex parts with optimal
electrical and corrosion resistant properties. The fire-retardant nature
of the compound makes it ideal for use in the electrical or lighting
industry.
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Glass mat thermoplastic - GMT
GMT or glass mat thermoplastics is glass fibre reinforced polypropylene. We
form these materials via compression moulding at our highly-sophisticated
specialised GMT facility--the only one of its kind in Australia. GMT is especially
important in commercial applications where weight-reduction is a key factor.
Good strength, toughness and environmental resistance properties, together
with the inherent remould capacity of thermoplastics, make GMT an ideal alternative
for many traditional materials. This is particularly true in the automotive
industry where weight, performance and structure are important considerations
for material selection.
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Recycled polypropylene - RCP
This process uses recycled polypropylene and is injection/ compression
moulded. The quick cycle time and the lower materials cost allows CME to
offer a cost competitive component. One of the major benefits of this
technology is CME's ability to modify the physical properties of the
recycled polypropylene by adding glass fiber during the moulding cycle
which allows for high volume complex parts to be produced.
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