Vistex's PFL ≥ Autoclave
A direct comparison of Vistex's PFL process and autoclaving was done with the help of leading composites manufacturers. A peer reviewed journal paper reports that PFL cured components are equivalent to autoclaved parts but with a variety of cost and time saving features.
Vistex's process gets its speed and efficiency from direct conduction heating and direct application of pressure. In fact, not only does the direct contact with the part reduce cycle time and process costs, but the PFL acts as a pressure intensifier, reducing bridging effects, creating more dimensionally uniform parts.
Vistex's PFL ≥ Autoclave
A direct comparison of Vistex's PFL process and autoclaving was done with the help of leading composites manufacturers. A peer reviewed journal paper reports that PFL cured components are equivalent to autoclaved parts but with a variety of cost and time saving features.
Vistex's process gets its speed and efficiency from direct conduction heating and direct application of pressure. In fact, not only does the direct contact with the part reduce cycle time and process costs, but the PFL acts as a pressure intensifier, reducing bridging effects, creating more dimensionally uniform parts.
Third party verified performance
Direct comparisons of Vistex's PFL™ process and traditional autoclaving was done with the help of leading composites manufacturers. Peer reviewed journal papers report that PFL™ cured components are equivalent to autoclaved parts with a variety of cost and time saving benefits.
Vistex's process gets its speed and efficiency from direct conduction heating and the direct application of pressure. In fact, not only does the direct contact with the part reduce cycle time and process costs, but the PFL™ acts as a pressure intensifier, reducing bridging effects and surface voids, thus creating more dimensionally uniform parts.
Vistex's PFL > Autoclave
Process Validation Through Extensive Testing
Vistex’s process has gone through exhaustive testing, including multiple studies that have been published in peer reviewed journals. These studies have shown that the PFL™ is capable of fabricating composite samples meeting or exceeding the performance of samples fabricated using autoclaves as the benchmark. Specifically, the metrics of void volume, fiber volume fraction, flexural modulus, and geometrical tolerance have been shown to meet or exceed that of autoclave samples manufactured and tested by 3rd parties. It has been demonstrated that when using Vistex’s PFL™ a vacuum bag is not necessary to achieve these metrics.
