On the sofa with... Uxue Garín - IDEKO

Advanced Manufacturing – What does the use of UV-cured prepregs consist of and what are its advantages?Uxue Garín.- The ultraviolet curing line is an impregnated line that, unlike others, cures when exposed to ultraviolet light. One of the advantages of this is that the curing is much faster because when you apply the light, even in the first stage, it cures as well. It is a selective curing process, because if you don’t want a certain area to cure, you simply avoid the light and cover it. If that corner doesn’t cure, the parts to which we applied light do cure. In the end, we also achieve uniformity in the pieces we have, controlling the amount of fiber and resin in the prepreg.A. M. – What challenges does the industry face to implement this technology widely?U.-G. – In my opinion, companies may find it a bit difficult to make the leap to these new technologies. This technology has advantages compared to conventional piece manufacturing. …

U.-G. – In my opinion, companies find it a bit difficult to make the leap to these new technologies. This technology has advantages compared to manual piece manufacturing, since in that manufacturing you use a roller to put in the fibers, including the corners, the resin, and the process is a bit longer and may require more hands and skill. I think companies also find it harder to take leaps and invest in this type of technology. In the end, it’s an investment that you have to dare to make.