Carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon helps automakers process steelCarbon-fiber-reinforced carbon helps automakers process steel

A new type of carbon-fiber-reinforced graphite material designed for industrial heat treatment applications is comprised of a graphite matrix and reinforcing fibers made of carbon. The carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon (CFRC) is a high-strength composite said to be ideal for use in high-temperature processes requiring lightweight and temperature resistant materials such as the heat treatment of steel components for the automotive and aerospace industry or the coating of silicon wafers in the photovoltaic industry. A current application example from the automotive industry is the fully automatic heat treatment of transmission components on "charging fixtures".