Abstract: A forming tool for forming a semi-finished product comprising reinforcement fibers and being conveyed to the forming tool in a continuous process. The forming tool comprises at least one pressure bag configured to be pressurized during a forming step of the semi-finished product, during which the semi-finished product is sandwiched between a forming surface of a forming element and the at least one pressurized pressure bag, such that the semi-finished product substantially takes on the shape of the forming surface. Further, a forming apparatus and a forming method for forming a semi-finished product comprising reinforcement fibers are provided.

Abstract: A shaping tool for forming a semi-finished product which contains reinforcing fibers and is fed to the shaping tool in a continuous process comprises a first shaping-tool element and a second shaping-tool element which is located opposite the first shaping-tool element. The shaping-tool elements have shaping faces which face towards the semi-finished product, at least in certain operating phases of the shaping tool, and which are curved and/or inclined, at least in certain sections, in a direction of conveyance of the semi-finished product through the shaping tool, and/or curved and/or inclined, at least in certain sections, in a direction perpendicular to the direction of conveyance of the semi-finished product.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously manufacturing components from fiber-reinforced composites comprises a conveying device, configured to convey a semifinished product containing reinforcing fibers through the apparatus, a forming device, configured to bring the semifinished product into a desired shape, and a press with a first pressing element and a second pressing element arranged opposite the first pressing element. The forming device further comprises a plurality of differently shaped molds that are pressurizable by the press, a mold application station arranged upstream of the press relative to the conveying direction of the semifinished product through the apparatus for applying a mold to a section of the semifinished product, and a mold release station arranged downstream of the press relative to the conveying direction of the semifinished product through the apparatus for releasing the mold from the section of the semifinished product.

Abstract: A tool for impregnating a reinforcing fiber material with plastic comprising a support element supporting face facing and spaced from a cover element covering face. A receiving space, between the supporting and covering faces, is connected to an injection channel for supplying the plastic into the space and comprises an inlet opening for continuously feeding the fiber material into the space, as well as an outlet opening for continuously removing plastic impregnated fiber material. The distance between the supporting and covering faces is constant, perpendicular to a feed direction of the fiber material and parallel to a plane defined by at least one of the supporting and covering faces. The support and cover elements are movable relative to one another such that the distance between the supporting and covering faces in the feed direction is adaptable to a varying thickness of the fiber material fed through the receiving space.

Abstract: A shaping tool for forming a semi-finished product which contains reinforcing fibers and is fed to the shaping tool in a continuous process comprises a first shaping-tool element and a second shaping-tool element which is located opposite the first shaping-tool element. The shaping-tool elements have shaping faces which face towards the semi-finished product, at least in certain operating phases of the shaping tool, and which are curved and/or inclined, at least in certain sections, in a direction of conveyance of the semi-finished product through the shaping tool, and/or curved and/or inclined, at least in certain sections, in a direction perpendicular to the direction of conveyance of the semi-finished product.

Abstract: A tool for impregnating a reinforcing fiber material with plastic comprising a support element supporting face facing and spaced from a cover element covering face. A receiving space, between the supporting and covering faces, is connected to an injection channel for supplying the plastic into the space and comprises an inlet opening for continuously feeding the fiber material into the space, as well as an outlet opening for continuously removing plastic impregnated fiber material. The distance between the supporting and covering faces is constant, perpendicular to a feed direction of the fiber material and parallel to a plane defined by at least one of the supporting and covering faces. The support and cover elements are movable relative to one another such that the distance between the supporting and covering faces in the feed direction is adaptable to a varying thickness of the fiber material fed through the receiving space.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously manufacturing components from fiber-reinforced composites comprises a conveying device, configured to convey a semifinished product containing reinforcing fibers through the apparatus, a forming device, configured to bring the semifinished product into a desired shape, and a press with a first pressing element and a second pressing element arranged opposite the first pressing element. The forming device further comprises a plurality of differently shaped molds that are pressurizable by the press, a mold application station arranged upstream of the press relative to the conveying direction of the semifinished product through the apparatus for applying a mold to a section of the semifinished product, and a mold release station arranged downstream of the press relative to the conveying direction of the semifinished product through the apparatus for releasing the mold from the section of the semifinished product.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a fiber-reinforced plastics casting (FRP), includes a molding box filled with free flowing molding material, in what a prototype of casting or a textile preform is inserted, forming a mold cavity for infiltration the inserted preform of textile with synthetic resin material in order to form a fiber-reinforced plastics casting (FRP).

Abstract: A forming tool for forming a semi-finished product comprising reinforcement fibers and being conveyed to the forming tool in a continuous process. The forming tool comprises at least one pressure bag configured to be pressurized during a forming step of the semi-finished product, during which the semi-finished product is sandwiched between a forming surface of a forming element and the at least one pressurized pressure bag, such that the semi-finished product substantially takes on the shape of the forming surface. Further, a forming apparatus and a forming method for forming a semi-finished product comprising reinforcement fibers are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a fiber-reinforced plastics casting (FRP), includes a moulding box filled with free flowing moulding material, in what a prototype of casting or a textile preform is inserted, forming a mould cavity for infiltration the inserted preform of textile with synthetic resin material in order to form a fiber-reinforced plastics casting (FRP).