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MCG mind for metal Manuel da Conceição Graça, Lda. Quinta da Carambancha Apartado 5 2584-954 Carregado PORTUGAL
T: (+351) 263 856 710 F: (+351) 263 855 926 LAT.: 039º02'2,13'’ | LONG.: 08º59'1,73'’W [email protected] www.mcg.pt
Partners:
LaTCh: Lightweight Thermoplastic Composites
R&D @ MCG
LaTch
January 2015
Objective Develop and integrate new composite materials based on unidirectional thermoplastic and its processing techs.
Implementation Build a prototype of a structural automotive component taht is currently made out of steel
How Test new materials and processes to try and reduce weight, matching the original strutural performance
Calendar Start - Jan 2014; End – Jul 2015
MCG mind for metal Manuel da Conceição Graça, Lda. Quinta da Carambancha Apartado 5 2584-954 Carregado PORTUGAL
T: (+351) 263 856 710 F: (+351) 263 855 926 LAT.: 039º02'2,13'’ | LONG.: 08º59'1,73'’W [email protected] www.mcg.pt
Multi parts assembling and mechanical coupling systems
Challenge: To replace the welding connections by others with the
same mechanical characteristics
Conventional approach Conventional welding
MCG Approach: Replacing conventional welding by mechanical connection
based on tube forming operations
R&D @ MCG
TUBE FORMING
January 2015
Partners:
MCG mind for metal Manuel da Conceição Graça, Lda. Quinta da Carambancha Apartado 5 2584-954 Carregado PORTUGAL
T: (+351) 263 856 710 F: (+351) 263 855 926 LAT.: 039º02'2,13'’ | LONG.: 08º59'1,73'’W [email protected] www.mcg.pt
R&D @ MCG
MouldCork
January 2015
Partners:
Challenge: Optimize thermal, acoustic and damping characteristics
on structural metal components
Conventional approach Use of insulators and damping materials applied after
assembling operations
MCG Approach: Optimize a composite cork base polymer for conventional
stamping process, taking advantage of three characteristics associated with cork:
Low weight High acoustic and damping performance High thermal performance
Customer Benefits: Reduction of vibrations Weight reduction Increased thermal insulation No additional operations for insulation application
MCG mind for metal Manuel da Conceição Graça, Lda. Quinta da Carambancha Apartado 5 2584-954 Carregado PORTUGAL
T: (+351) 263 856 710 F: (+351) 263 855 926 LAT.: 039º02'2,13'’ | LONG.: 08º59'1,73'’W [email protected] www.mcg.pt
SINGLE POINT INCREMENTAL FORMING Small batch production, prototypes and more diversity of products Part production directly from the CAD design using CNC CNC machine with no need for stamping tools.
Challenge: Produce functional prototypes without tooling
investment.
Conventional approach Production of conventional tools for prototypes
production.
MCG Approach: Depending on part geometry we have the two options:
SPIF and laser-cut SPIF, laser cutting and conventional stamping tools.
R&D @ MCG
SPIF
January 2015
Partners:
MCG mind for metal Manuel da Conceição Graça, Lda. Quinta da Carambancha Apartado 5 2584-954 Carregado PORTUGAL
T: (+351) 263 856 710 F: (+351) 263 855 926 LAT.: 039º02'2,13'’ | LONG.: 08º59'1,73'’W [email protected] www.mcg.pt
Development of a high performance CPC solar collector for Prototype 2 - ReelCoop R&D Project
Prototype 2 is a hybrid solar/biomass micro-cogeneration ORC system (6 kW el. out.); it will be tested in Morocco in 2015 Product Development : Medium temperature process heat (<220 ºC) Lowest cost €/kWh Best-in-class performance Whole system design, starting from a blank slate Objectives: Direct competition with fossil fuels Ease of transport and installation Modular construction
ABOUT REELCOOP
‘REELCOOP’ (REnewable ELectricity COOPeration) is a EU/FP7 funded project aiming to develop renewable electricity generation technologies and promoting cooperation between EU Partner Countries and Mediterranean Partner Countries, which started in 1 September 2013, with a duration of 4 years. http://www.reelcoop.com
Partners:
R&D @ MCG
REELCOOP
January 2015
The project is a SICA collaborative project co−funded by the European Union, through the Seventh Framework Programme European Union − FP7-ENERGY-2013 Project (Grant Agreement n. 608466)
Prototype 2 schematics