R&D @ MCG mind for metal

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

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LaTCh: Lightweight Thermoplastic Composites

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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



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

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TUBE FORMING

January 2015

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MouldCork

January 2015

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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



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.

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SPIF

January 2015

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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

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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

http://www.termocycle.com/

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