ECPS - Electroformed composite protection system

ECPS的目的是确定一种工艺的可行性，该工艺将通过在表面添加整体金属基复合材料（MMC）来升级轻质碳纤维增强聚合物（CFRP）产品以适应极端环境。MMC表面将使轻质CFRP部件能够承受高颗粒侵蚀和高工作温度（目标高达500°C）。Ultima Forma的专利电沉积工艺是低温的，因此不会对碳纤维或下面的树脂造成损害。该项目预计将使回收材料在高价值应用中得到使用。电沉积是一种低能耗工艺，如果使用可再生电力，则可以以最少的材料资源和非常低的环境影响创造出用于极端环境的高价值产品。

The aim of ECPS is to determine feasibility of a process which will upgrade lightweight carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) products for extreme environments by adding an integral metal matrix composite (MMC) at the surface. The MMC surface will enable the lightweight CFRP part to withstand high particle erosion and high working temperature (target up to 500°C). Ultima Forma's proprietary electrodeposition process is low temperature so there is no resulting damage to the carbon fibres or the resin beneath.The project is expected to enable use of recycled materials in high value applications. Electrodeposition is a low energy process, where, if renewable electricity is used, a high value product for extreme environments is created with minimal material resources and very low environmental impact.