Know-How & Services

Pultrusion expertise, transferred to your operation

Connect your product requirements to materials, dies, preforming, equipment, trials and operator handover. Build a defined support package for a new line, a new profile or an existing production process.

Pultrusion lines in an F1 Composite production hall

Connect the whole production package

Start from a product drawing and acceptance requirements. Coordinate the material, tooling and equipment interfaces before commissioning the line.

MODULE 1
Raw materials & formulation
Resin, reinforcement, additives and an approved material list.
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MODULE 2
Dies, mandrels & fixtures
Section tooling, alignment, pulling and inspection fixtures.
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MODULE 3
Creels, guides & preforming
Fiber routing, mat/veil forming and die-entry interfaces.
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MODULE 4
Pultrusion & specialty lines
Hydraulic, caterpillar, rebar, rock-bolt and mesh configurations.
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MODULE 5
Mixing, metering & injection
Resin conditioning, dosing and the injection-box connection.
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MODULE 6
Cutting, take-up & fabrication
Slitting, cut-off, coiling where qualified, drilling and packing.
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MODULE 7
Trials, testing & acceptance
Trial planning, factory/site acceptance and product qualification.
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MODULE 8
Training, spares & aftercare
Documents, operator handover, maintenance and change control.
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A shared interface schedule connects the parties: the tool maker owns the approved tooling details, equipment suppliers confirm their machine interfaces, material suppliers identify approved grades, and the receiving factory confirms utilities and site readiness. F1’s coordination and engineering responsibilities are defined in the engagement.

Three levels of engagement

Choose the depth that matches your needs. Each tier ends with a defined period of support after handover.

Tier 1
Consulting
Duration
Scope-based plan
Support after
Agreed in proposal
Targeted advice for an existing operation or a new-market evaluation: recommendations you can act on, with no ongoing implementation commitment.
Deliverables
- Feasibility assessment for new profile designs or market applications
- Production line audit with an efficiency and quality improvement plan
- Root cause analysis for recurring quality defects
- Resin system selection for specific chemical or thermal environments
- Fiber architecture optimization for target mechanical properties
- Written report with findings, recommendations and a priority matrix
Tier 2
Technology transfer
Duration
Trial-based milestones
Support after
Agreed in proposal
The complete knowledge package (die design, process recipes, quality systems and operator training) for independent production.
Deliverables
- Complete die design package (CAD, tolerances, chrome plating specifications)
- Resin formulation and mixing procedures with a qualified supplier list
- Validated process recipes (pull speed, die temperatures, injection pressure, fiber lay-up)
- Operator training with agreed classroom and practical competency checks
- Quality control procedures, test methods and acceptance criteria
- Production validation run with mechanical testing
- Remote support schedule and escalation contacts agreed for handover
Tier 3
Turnkey
Duration
Project schedule
Support after
Agreed in proposal
End-to-end delivery, from the business case through equipment installation to production ramp-up at target volumes.
Deliverables
- Market analysis and product range definition
- Equipment specification, vendor evaluation and procurement support
- Factory layout design (material flow, utilities, safety zoning)
- The full technology transfer package (all tier 2 deliverables)
- On-site installation supervision and equipment commissioning
- Production ramp-up until the target output rate and quality are reached
- Agreed remote/on-site support and equipment-supplier warranty responsibilities

How we work together

Every engagement follows the same four steps. The depth of each step scales with the tier.

Step 1 · Define the baseline
Assessment
An evaluation of your situation, objectives and constraints. For a new operation: market analysis, product range and investment scoping. For an existing one: production audit, quality data review and equipment assessment. It ends with a documented scope and feasibility statement.
Step 2 · Fixed fee
Proposal
A technical and commercial proposal with scope, deliverables, timeline, milestones and a fixed fee. Each work package has measurable completion criteria, and the proposal is reviewed with you in a working session before the contract.
Step 3 · Core delivery
Implementation
On-site engineering, die design and procurement, recipe development and validation, operator training, commissioning and trial runs, with weekly progress reports against the milestones. All documents are delivered in editable formats.
Step 4 · Agreed support plan
Handover
Formal handover with the complete documentation, a production validation report and a defined support schedule, confirmed in a review meeting. The support period and escalation process are agreed for the receiving team.

Why partner with F1 Composite

Production background
From a network of 370 lines
Our engineers come from FengDu's production network: 5 manufacturing bases and 370 pultrusion lines.
Ownership
Clear document ownership
Drawing, recipe and procedure rights are defined before work starts, including any supplier licensing and confidentiality requirements.
Method
The reasoning, not only the recipe
We explain why each parameter is set as it is, so your team can troubleshoot and improve the process on its own.
Leadership
Led by production engineers
Every engagement is led by a senior engineer with production-floor experience, from assessment to handover.

Agree the evidence at each project gate

Define the trial material, sample quantity or run duration, test methods and pass criteria before ordering. Values are agreed for the actual product and configuration.

Project stages, checks and required evidence
Gate	What is reviewed	Release evidence
Design & scope release	Product drawing and test requirements; named material candidates; tooling/line interfaces; included modules and buyer responsibilities.	Approved scope, drawings and an acceptance plan with owners for every open item.
Factory acceptance (FAT)	The agreed machine configuration, controls, tooling and representative materials; dimensional and process checks during a defined trial.	Trial report, sampled parts, equipment checks and a deviation/correction record.
Site acceptance (SAT)	Installed utilities, alignment, connections, site controls and operation with the nominated local team.	Installation checks, site trial results, training records and signed acceptance or an agreed punch list.
Product qualification	Finished-profile or component requirements, including the project’s mechanical, durability, electrical or other tests.	Results for the exact material/section/process. Equipment acceptance alone does not qualify the finished product.

A handover package your team can use

Product & tooling records

Approved drawings, tooling/fixture IDs, preformer and reinforcement routing diagrams, and controlled revisions.

Materials & process records

Approved material BOM, supplier grade documents, validated trial records and an agreed process-control plan.

Equipment & maintenance

Supplier manuals, utilities/interface drawings, control access agreed in contract, wear/spare parts and maintenance tasks.

Training & support

Operator competency checks, troubleshooting escalation, support contacts, warranty boundaries and response arrangements.

Quality & change control

Incoming inspection, first-piece/patrol checks, test records, sample retention and review of material/tool/process substitutions.

Ownership & responsibilities

Drawing and recipe rights, licensing or confidentiality conditions, open items and the party responsible for each deliverable.

Aftercare follows the agreed scope: identify a defect or production change, collect the batch/tool/process records, review the cause, validate the corrective action and update the controlled documents.

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Frequently asked questions

Can the engagement cover a complete production package?

The agreed scope can connect product development, material qualification, dies and preforming, equipment selection, injection, fabrication, trials and operator handover. The proposal names deliverables and responsibilities for F1, the suppliers and the receiving factory.

Can we use our existing machines, molds or material suppliers?

Yes, start with an interface and capability review. Share the current line, tool drawings, material grades and quality records. The project can focus on an upgrade, a new section or local material qualification instead of a new line.

How are timing, warranty and aftercare agreed?

The proposal sets milestones around design release, procurement, trials and site readiness. Support duration, on-site work, spare parts and equipment warranties are stated by responsible party; they depend on the purchased scope.

Who owns drawings, process documents and recipes?

Ownership, permitted use, confidentiality and any supplier licensing are agreed before design and procurement. The handover list identifies the editable records and operating documents included in the engagement.

Does accepting a line also certify our profiles?

No. Factory and site acceptance establish that the agreed equipment package performs as specified. Product qualification uses the exact profile, material and process against the project’s test requirements.

Equipment, tooling & material support

As part of a Know-How engagement, we help define equipment specifications, tooling requirements and material qualification. These guides support technology transfer and production setup.