SPORTS & LEISURE

MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR A MOTORCYCLE REAR SWINGARM

June 10, 2020

BMW Group (Germany) and partners EDAG Engineering GmbH (Germany), KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH (Germany), Chr. Karl Siebenwurst GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), TUM-LCC (Germany), Automation W + R GmbH (Germany), FHG-IGCV (Germany)

This project is a modular system for a complex-shaped carbon fibre-reinforced swingarm to individually adjust the mechanical properties at competitive cost and weight compared to metallic solutions.

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One of the most important results is the extraordinary process concept that allows the production of parts with various mechanical properties using a single injection mould. With this modular construction system, the mechanical properties of the part can be aligned with the demand of the structure, in accordance with different cost requirements, simply by modifying the endless carbon-reinforced insert or by welding additional structural covers.

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Besides the automated injection moulding process, the inserts were produced with endless thermoplastics tapes in a fully automated and controlled process.