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Lightweight engineering

The urgent need to reduce the weight of structural parts within the automotive sector, has led to the development of ad hoc engineering materials for this specific need. 

Based on polyamide 6 and 66, our engineering plastics provide lightweight structural solutions to replace metal in many applications. 

Discover our comprehensive products and services for customers requiring lightweight structural solutions.  

Automobile application
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Your advantage

Metal replacement benefits

DOMO provides our customers with the best tools and products for innovation. 

Our product range offers high glass filled solutions granting high strength & stiffness for structural application, long-term heat stabilised and hydrolysis resistant materials for the "under the hood" market segment. UV stabilised grades and high-quality surface materials cover the needs of internal and external automotive applications. We also provide natural, XB (patented technology) or full compound coloured products. 

Manufacturing costs

Typical cost per part comparison:
Al die casting vs engineering plastic compound.

The advantages of metal replacement

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Colourability
Colourability
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Excellent strength/weight ratio
Excellent strength/weight ratio
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Integration of functions
Integration of functions
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Greater design freedom
Greater design freedom
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Vibration damping
Vibration damping
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Noise attenuation
Noise attenuation
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Longer tool life
Longer tool life
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No post and surface treatment
No post and surface treatment
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Reduced weight
Reduced weight
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Case Studies

Our success stories

Our Research & Development department has succeeded in replacing metal in several applications such as trucks side fairing support, automotive air duct mounting brackets and outboard engines covers. We managed to simplify the design, reducing the number of parts and allowing the molding of one single plastic applications, with no need of assembling and post treatment procedure. The final parts are lighter while mechanical properties are retained.  

Tell us about your application needs, and our experts will analyse your requirements and find the best solution for you. We are at your disposal to help you redesign whatever specific metal application you are working on. 

Outboard

Outboard

Outboard engine

Original part

First trial with Standard PA66

After exposure @ 70C and 62% RH (ISO 1110), the specimen had softrened and distorted. The tensile modulus properties deterioraited by over 20%; the tensile stress @break was reduced by over 25%. 

The DOMO advantage

DOMAMID XS 66G60H1 119

DOMAMD XS66G65 119 

60% glass fiber-reinforced, heat-resistant PA 66 alloy 

Very high strength and stiffness. Low moisture absorption and warpage. 

Heavy trucks

Heavy trucks

Side fairing support

Original part

Die-cast aluminium based application

The final part was made of 9 compoments 

  • 2 die-cast aluminium stabilizers 
  • 2 extruded fiberglass frame bars 
  • 1 painted pressed steel brace 
  • 4 painted pressed steel brackets 

The DOMO advantage

Domamid XS 66G60H1 119

DOMAMD XS66G65 119 

PA66 alloy, 65% reinforced, high fluidity 

One-piece injection-moulded structure 

Automotive

Automotive

Air Duct Mounting Bracket

Original part

First trial with standard PA66

After 100h @150C, the specimen had softened and distorted. Mechanical property retention was under 50% 

The DOMO advantage

Domamid XS 66G50H1 NC

Domamid XS 66G50H1 NC

50% glass fiber-reinforced, heat-resistant PA66 alloy

After 1000h @150C, no evidence of decomposition or distortion was found. Mechanical property retention was over 50%. 

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Solutions

OUR SOLUTIONS

Our DOMAMID® XS, designed for strength and stiffness, minimum warpage and optimal processing, has already replaced metal applications in the under-the-bonnet segment. By substituting aluminium with DOMAMID® XS, you can achieve weight savings of up to 40% without compromising on strength. 

DOMAMID® HCE is a product family designed especially for gas moulding and for those applications requiring painting or chrome plating. These materials are polyamide 6 based compounds, glass fiber reinforced, with a partially aromatic PA matrix. 

Another unique material for lightweight applications is ECONAMID® AIR, a carbon fibre-reinforced PA6 compound that is 100% recycled (base and filler). ECONAMID® AIR boasts high stiffness at low density plus electrical conductivity and improved tribological properties.  

DOMO’s range of light engineering materials also includes DOMOTAPE™ – composite sheets that combine strong fibres with the strength and versatility of polyamide. DOMOTAPE™ can be used as a single reinforcing sheet or in a combination of multiple angled layers. 

DOMOTape application
New thermoplastic composites for lightweight solutions.

A line that combines the versatility of polyamide and polypropylene with the strength of glass fiber and carbon fiber

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Modified PA66 alloys based on semi-crystalline polyamides.

Designed for applications demanding HIGH STRENGTH & STIFFNESS with MINIMUM WARPAGE, optimal EASE OF PROCESSING and an ATTRACTIVE SURFACE finish.

Domamid Fly application
Nanocomposites compounds.

Dramatically enhanced heat distortion temperature and stiffness.

Designed to offer an improved gas barrier, excellent mechanical and thermal performance, attractive aesthetics and increased stiffness with minimal impact on specific gravity.

Econamid AIR
Carbon fiber-reinforced sustainable compounds made of 100% recycled material.

Designed for high stiffness with low density, electrical conductivity, electrical surface and volume resistivity, enhanced tribological properties and a low carbon footprint.

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Compounds with semi-crystalline, partially aromatic PA6 matrix.

Designed especially for HIGHLY AESTHETIC applications from GAS MOULDING to PAINTING & CHROME-PLATING.

Thermec
Modified PPA & PPS compounds.

The THERMEC line has been developed for demanding applications requiring outstanding heat and chemical resistance in EXTREME CONDITIONS. The growing list of available grades delivers a wide range of properties depending on the type and concentration of the reinforcing agents, stabilizers and processing aids used.

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We provide a complete service for OEMs requiring lightweight solutions to replace metals or thermoset. DOMO experts support you throughout the project, helping you optimize your costs, your designs and your component production processes. 

Solutions

Our solutions

What are your application requirements? DOMO Experts will develop a tailor-made solution for you