Why CarboSix?
Before explaining why choosing CarboSix carbon fiber profiles is interesting, it’s important to understand what CarboSix is, so I will describe the technique used to manufacture the structural profiles and tubes.
What is our carbon made of?
Two ingredients: carbon fiber and epoxy resin, to create a composite material with unparalleled performance. The structure of CarboSix carbon can be easily synthesized in this simple diagram:
Carbon Fiber
ReinforcementMechanical Property
Epoxy Resin
MatrixProvides chemical resistance and resistance to weathering
Composite Material
Our Technologies
To produce our carbon profiles and tubes, we use two different technologies: pultrusion and pullwinding. These two types of processing, each with its own specifics, lead to distinct results and diversified applications.
PULTRUSION
This is the technology we use to produce our carbon profiles. It involves continuous production of carbon fiber profiles where the fibers are drawn through a resin bath and then passed through a temperature-controlled mold where polymerization occurs.
PULLWINDING
Pullwinding is the special technique we use to produce our tubes. It involves pultrusion with fiber braiding before the mold. This method arranges long fiber layers with variable orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the profile. This technique enhances torsional mechanical properties.
What’s different from simple wrapping?
Everything. In wrapping, the fabrics are wrapped around a tubular mold and the fibers have an orthogonal pattern. This technique has a limitation in terms of length due to the autoclave and can only produce very simple sections, leading to disadvantages in production costs and mechanical characteristics.
Why is CarboSix unique?
CarboSix profiles have been studied and designed with a single goal: to combine and unify all the advantages of aluminum and all the advantages of carbon into one product.
It is the only modular carbon profile in the world!
- It is used like aluminum.
- Structural modularity of aluminum with the same types of processing, from cutting to drilling.
- The same accessories as aluminum and identical mounting and fastening systems.
- High dimensional precision (narrow tolerance range).
- Certified mechanical properties.
- Available in stock in 6-meter bars.
What problems does CarboSix solve?
Let’s see concretely which problems CarboSix eliminates thanks to its structural properties:
High weight or inertia
- 70% to 50% weight savings
- At equal mechanical characteristics
Low rigidity
Stiffer structures while keeping the weight unchanged
Difficulty in increasing section
Very small sections with equivalent stiffness and mechanical strength
Dimensional stability
Zero thermal expansion and high stiffness
Corrosion resistance
Resistance to aggressive and atmospheric agents.
Poor handling
Increase in payload capacity (with the same equipment, robots, motors, etc.)
Low efficiency
Reduction in motor size, belts, and electrical consumption. Decrease in maintenance costs.
Specific Weight / Strength ratio
Specific Weight / Stiffness ratio
In which fields is CarboSix most commonly used?
HANDLING
Where ergonomics are needed
METROLOGY
Where thermal stability is required
ROBOTICS
Where lightness is essential
PACKAGING
Where functionality is necessary
CUSTOM SHEETS
Where performance is needed
To improve the quality of working conditions, the characteristics of CarboSix carbon ensure that every need in the working process is met, transforming the system into a complete solution.
Modular carbon profiles are highly appreciated for the production of control gauges and mounting templates. CarboSix structural composite carbon profiles are ideal for building robotic handling systems, including anthropomorphic robots, collaborative robots, linear axes, and Cartesian portals. The versatility of carbon allows the use of CarboSix products in various contexts, such as drive shafts, idle rollers, and rubber-coated paddles.
Thanks to our advanced water jet cutting technology, we can offer micron-precise components that are adaptable to any need, surpassing the limits of conventional materials like aluminum and steel. Furthermore, the elegance and refinement of the carbon weave are a must for any project that aims to be attractive and cutting-edge.
