Markets – Sports
Motor sports
In composite sandwich constructions, aluminium is frequently employed for creating hardpoints. However, 3DCC block material offers a superior alternative, achieving a 50% reduction in weight, optimal adhesion, and similar low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) compared to the rest of the composite structure, thereby eliminating thermal expansion issues
Race bikes
Carbon frames and construction tubes often have thin walls to minimize weight. While these wall thicknesses are generally sufficient for the overall loading, local supplemental forces from mounting parts and accessories can benefit from localized thickening. This helps to evenly distribute the local loads into the frame. The 3DCC block material is an ideal solution for this, creating the ultimate hardpoint with low weight, optimal adhesion, and no introduction of foreign materials into the carbon construction, thereby avoiding peak forces and cracking due to for instance differences in coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE), among other benefits.
Water sports
Brackets and connectors in composite constructions are often made from conventional materials like aluminium. Using 3DCC block material can reduce the weight of these parts by 50%. Additionally, the excellent adhesion and carbon-carbon solution (no foreign materials) allow these parts to be glued or laminated into the carbon construction without the risk of delamination or cracking due to peak forces and thermal expansion issues. Additionally 3DCC block material has a distinctive and high tech appearance!
Golf
A very innovative application of 3D carbon block material is in the construction of full carbon drivers for golf clubs. The 3DCC block material can be machined into complex 3D shapes without requiring complex tooling. It is lightweight yet extremely rigid and stiff, allowing it to effectively transfer maximum swing energy into the golf ball. To top it off, the 3DCC block material boasts a sleek, high-tech appearance.