Aluminium composite panel When high structural rigidity and low weight are required, sandwiched panels are used. A sandwiched panel consists of three layers: a low-density core and a thin layer bonded on both sides. These panels help you to achieve excellent mechanical performance at minimal weight.
One of the sandwiched panel types is the aluminium composite panel (ACP). In this, a thermoplastic core is bonded between two thin aluminium sheets. ACPs are long-lasting, durable, weather resistant and economical. They are aesthetically pleasing and are used in external and internal architecture cladding, false ceilings and more. ACP can offer excellent sound insulation and thermal comfort and their dead weight is very low. They can be processed easily and quickly and are easy to maintain. ACPs are available in a wide range of colours like metallic and non-metallic. They are available in different patterns which appear like other materials like wood or marble. ACP is lightweight but strong and is therefore used in the construction of temporary structures for trade shows. It is used as a backing material for mounting art. ACP is used due to its durability and efficiency. Manufacturing ACP The process begins by testing the material to be used. The thermoplastic granules to be used are tested for density and the aluminium coils are tested for quality and thickness. The colour required is also selected and adhesive film is also tested. The thermoplastic granules are processed in a dryer. They are then extruded where the granules are melted to form the core. The temperature is controlled to get the right flow of the core. The adhesive film is pasted on both sides of the core and passed to the compounding roll. The coils in the required colour are fixed on both sides of the core inside the compounding roll. After compounding the ACP is tested for quality and ensures a defect-free panel. Next, the cooling process takes place and then a protective layer is pasted on the ACP. The layer helps to protect ACP during transportation and installation. Processing ACP The different processing techniques that can be used with ACP are cutting, sawing, jointing, removing edges and folding. ACP can be easily cut using a carbide tip saw and guillotine shears can also be used. To bend or shape the ACP single roll machines are used. The bending angle is determined by the mould width and roll radius. The two ends of the shaping mould should be rounded to a specific radius. A soft buffer material can be used to prevent crushing. The ideal mould width has to be calculated. After joining the ACP can be folded and shaped using a smooth and straight surface desk. Folding should be done at low temperatures to prevent the dye from cracking.
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