3D Curved Panels & Assemblies
Manufactured in New Zealand using world leading adaptive mould technology
C U R V E W O R K S N Z
Intelligent reconfigurable
curved surfaces
Go from design to production in virtually the click of a button. Book your production space on our Adapa D100 adaptive mould machine at our purpose-built facility.
A B O U T O U R M A C H I N E
Adapa D100
Adaptive Mould
Ideal for Glass Fibre, Composites and Thermoplastics with double curved geometry.
We provide full support to suit your customized formwork solutions. Curveworks NZ can support you in design and manufacture of customised formwork solutions according to your requirements:
Full-service design & manufacture
Expert material supply information
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400mm
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3600mm L x 2160mm W x 1000mm H
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280kg/m²
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+/- 1.5mm
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Rhino 3D CAD
A D A P T I V E M O U L D S
Advantages of computer aided manufacture.
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One mould can take multiple shapes, and it can do so within minutes. This means that you have:
The possibility to fabricate different materials and designs with a single mould
No waiting time for tooling
Maximum flexibility for last minute changes and design iterations
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The Adaptive Mould eliminates the need for manufacturing unique tooling for every panel as you have:
Minimal tooling costs
Reduced space requirements in your production setup
Shorter production time
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The Adaptive Mould significantly reduces your potential waste of disposable moulds, as you have:
Less logistical costs due to no transportation or storage of disposable moulds
A more sustainable production and a smaller carbon footprint impact
Signicantly less waste to manage
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The flexible properties of the Adaptive Mould allow for multi-stage forming, including a process such as the following:
Lay-up surface layer in flat stage
Adjust the mould into the curved shape
Release the panel by selectively lowering the actuators
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The Adapa Tools software eliminates the need for manual measuring and support you to benefit from the advantage of:
Low mould surface tolerances
Guidance by accurate 3D laser
Guided positioning of inlays, brackets and fixtures
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The Adaptive Mould is designed to handle surface temperatures up to 200°C and collaborate with several technologies:
Magnetic silicon sides and shuttering for panel edge precision
Top liners for patterns or inlays
Vacuum and infusion
Heating mats
Robotic lay-ups up or post processes
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We can support you in design and manufacture of customised formwork solutions according to your request and your preference in manufacture and purchase. We support you by offering:
Full service design and manufacture on your request
Provide sub-supplier information for your purchase department
Deliver drawings and manufacture specification for you own manufacture
Key Features
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5 minutes from CAD
file to curved surface. -
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Laser projection
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Tolerance to Aerospace standards with anticipated warp effect programming.
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Easy HMI touch
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Multi material compatibility eg. composites, plywood, concrete etc.
Fabricating curved panels in
