MODELCO Optimizes the Production of Carbon Fiber Triathlon Bike Frames with RAKU® TOOL WB-0890
For the production of highly precise tools and models for carbon fiber triathlon bike frames, MODELCO required a material that combines outstanding surface quality, precise CNC machining, and exceptional dimensional stability. With RAKU® TOOL WB-0890, the company found a solution that meets the highest demands in composite tooling. The excellent machining properties of our polyurethane tooling board reduced post-processing efforts, shortened production lead times, and ensured consistently high manufacturing quality. This project demonstrates how modern tooling boards can significantly improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in composite tool manufacturing.
Customer Profile
Company: MODELCO
Contact: Carl-Johan Stråhle
Industry: Composite Manufacturing / Sports & Recreation
Application: Tool and model manufacturing for carbon fiber triathlon bike frames
Focus: Development and production of highly precise models, tools, and molds for composite applications
Product Used: RAKU® TOOL WB-0890
The Challenge
Manufacturing carbon fiber triathlon bike frames requires the highest level of precision and surface quality. Even the smallest imperfections in tools or models can negatively impact the quality of the final composite components.
MODELCO was looking for a material that:
- Offers excellent machining performance
- Delivers exceptional surface quality
- Maintains dimensional stability
- Accurately reproduces complex geometries
- Reduces post-processing requirements
- Supports short production cycles
The goal was to increase productivity while further improving the quality of manufactured tools and models.
Our Solution
RAKU® TOOL WB-0890 - our high-density polyurethane tooling board designed for demanding modeling and tooling applications.
Technologies Used
- RAKU® TOOL WB-0890
- CNC precision machining
- Composite tooling
- Technical application support from RAMPF
Why RAKU® TOOL WB-0890?
The material delivers:
- Excellent machinability
- High dimensional accuracy
- Outstanding surface quality
- Minimal post-processing
- High process reliability
- Consistent reproducibility
This enables the efficient production of high-quality molds, models, and tooling.
Results
- Outstanding Surface Quality
Models and tools achieved a very high-quality surface finish directly after machining. - Reduced Post-Processing
Sanding and finishing work were significantly minimized. - Faster Manufacturing Processes
The excellent machinability of the material resulted in more efficient production workflows. - High Dimensional Accuracy
Required tolerances were consistently achieved. - More Cost-Efficient Production
Reduced rework and shorter lead times improved overall manufacturing efficiency.
Customer Testimonial
RAKU® TOOL WB-0890 delivers the surface quality and machinability required for demanding composite tooling applications. It has helped us increase efficiency while reducing post-processing.
Carl-Johan Stråhle, MODELCO
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FAQ
RAKU® TOOL WB-0890 combines high dimensional stability, excellent machinability, and superior surface quality, making it ideal for models, molds, and tools used in composite manufacturing.
Superior surface finishes reduce sanding and finishing requirements, shorten production times, and improve the quality of finished composite parts.
Typical applications include Aerospace, Marine, Sports & Recreation, Automotive, Motorsport, and general composite tooling.
The material is suitable for models, molds, master patterns, tools, fixtures, and other high-precision composite applications.
Yes. RAMPF provides worldwide support in selecting suitable modeling and tooling materials and assists customers in optimizing their manufacturing processes.