Accelerating Defense Innovation
Fast & Cost-Efficient Composite Manufacturing with RAMPF
High-performance, lightweight solutions are becoming essential as defense systems evolve and rapid deployment grows in importance. Advanced composite materials are driving this shift, delivering exceptional strength‑to‑weight ratios, long-term durability, and resistance to extreme environments – critical factors for reliable military equipment.
Whether for aircraft, drones, flight simulators, ships, land vehicles, structural and impact testing systems: RAMPF provides the tooling materials and engineering expertise needed to accelerate composite part production.
RAMPF’s high‑performance board materials deliver the precision needed to create accurate models and molds – empowering the production of composite parts with intricate geometries and exceptional surface quality. The epoxy boards RAKU® TOOL WB-0890, RAKU® TOOL WB-0700, and RAKU® TOOL WB-0691 are specially developed for the composites industry. The benefits:
Superior surface, minimizing sealer consumption and finishing effort
Dimensionally stable
Good temperature resistance
Easy to mill
Compatible with all standard sealers and release agents
Adhesive and repair package tailored to heat resistance and hardness of boards
Short processing times
RAKU® TOOL Close Contour Castings are semi-finished, ready-to-mill materials provided as three-dimensional castings matching the final contour of the mold. This innovative technology enables the cost-efficient and resource-saving production of highly dimensionally stable models and molds. The benefits:
Monolithic, seamless parts without bonding lines
Fine and homogeneous surface quality with outstanding surface quality
Excellent dimensional stability
Reduction of milling time and waste
RAKU® TOOL Close Contour Pastes, two-component epoxy systems, are processed and applied via mixing and dispensing machines. The thixotropic, easy-to-process materials deliver dimensionally stable, seamless models and molds. The benefits:
Very fine, homogeneous, and seamless surface
Cost-efficient model construction thanks to optimized substructures
Easy and fast milling with less waste due to close contour shape
Good dimensional stability
Processing without slump on vertical surfaces
Low exotherm
Quick machinability
RTM, infusion and epoxy laminating systems, as well as gelcoats ensure a strong bond between fibers and resin, enhancing the mechanical performance, durability, and surface quality of the final composite part. The liquid systems are specially developed for composite manufacturing processes such as Autoclave, Vacuum Bagging/Prepreg (Out of Autoclave), Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Resin Infusion, Wet Compression Molding, Vacuum Bagging/Wet Lay-Up, and Hand/Wet Lay-Up. The benefits:
RTM and infusion systems – Low viscosity; no offgassing under vacuum; excellent wetting and flow properties; suitable for high-temperature applications
Laminating systems – High mechanical properties with room temperature curing; excellent wetting properties; pot life and curing times adjustable via hardeners; outstanding compatibility with fibers, fabrics, and fillers
Gelcoat systems – Sandable and polishable; abrasion and chemical resistant; high-temperature applications
Structural resins can be processed at low temperatures, eliminating the need for expensive tooling infrastructure. This significantly shortens lead times for prototypes and early development phases while reducing costs and minimizing development risks. With excellent processing properties, the resins are highly scalable and enable efficient high‑volume production. They are fully compatible with the RAKU® TOOL board material portfolio and can be formulated to meet numerous FST requirements, including FAR 23.1193, FAR 25.853, and FAR 25.855.
RAMPF’s structural resin portfolio includes three product variants:
High Performance – RAKU® EI‑2510: Resin infusion system for high‑performance composite parts with excellent impact resistance, exceptionally good flowability, a gel time of 110 minutes at 60°C, and temperature resistance up to 209°C.
Advanced Performance – RAKU® EI‑2511: Infusion system for aerospace components that meet cabin, cargo, and fire‑protection requirements; offers a high wet Tg, very good flowability, a gel time of 130 minutes at 60°C, temperature resistance up to 155°C, and flame‑retardant properties.
Standard – RAKU® EI‑2518: Infusion system for FST aerospace and mobility applications with temperature resistance up to 145°C, low smoke density, and flame‑retardant properties.
RAMPF Composite Solutions is driving innovation in the defense industry with its one-stop solution for the quick and cost-efficient development and manufacture of complex composite parts. The company’s experts leverage the full potential of composite technology across various stages, including low-volume production, early product development, and series production.
The comprehensive portfolio of composite manufacturing services includes:
VARTM (Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding)
Resin Infusion
Tailored Fiber Placement (TFP)
Precision Tooling
Metallization
Full Subassembly
RAMPF Composite Solutions delivers fast, innovative solutions that integrate material qualification, automated manufacturing, and quality assurance for components and subsystems. From the very beginning, experienced engineering experts engage in every step of the process, considering all aspects of design, development, and manufacturing.
This innovative approach ensures not only technical excellence but also compliance with safety standards and qualification requirements.
RAMPF Composite Solutions’ resin infusion technology offers substantial cost savings and enhanced production efficiency compared to traditional prepreg-based methods. Developed entirely in-house, the process meets the rigorous standards of industries such as aerospace, while supporting scalable, high-volume manufacturing. Especially well-suited for complex, high-performance components, this advanced technology delivers an ideal balance of strength, weight, and cost-efficiency. The benefits:
Up to 30 percent cost savings – High-quality components produced at a fraction of traditional prepreg costs.
Sustainable manufacturing – No refrigeration or autoclaves, drastically reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Enhanced production efficiency – Faster lead times and lower costs through integrated manufacturing processes.
RAMPF Composite Solutions’ high-tech, 74,000-square-foot facility in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, is designed to optimize every stage of the composite manufacturing process. Facility features include:
Temperature-controlled lamination room
AI-driven ply cutting system
Automated resin mixing and dispensing
Large curing ovens
Advanced CNC machines
Metallic plating
Robotic sanding
Large paint booths
Destructive and non-destructive testing equipment
3D printer for thermoplastic printing
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