Delivering tailored, Composite
Solutions for our customers

Large Autoclaves, used in the productionof our composite components

Our composite design, tooling and component manufacturing service is recognised and respected worldwide. We
operate under strict total quality management processes and our long standing collaboration with OEM customers
and advanced materials supply partners ensures we maintain our lead position in the composites industry.
Composites are an effective alternative to conventional & traditional materials and ideal as a low volume
production solution for all clients. Consumers are increasingly demanding greater product differentiation and ourcomposites service allows us to meet this need. The market for composite materials in automotive, aerospace,defence and leisure applications has therefore never been stronger. With an increasing range of both structural &non-structural hybrid & natural materials, visual quality colours & finishes on offer from ARRK, the possibilities areendless.
Our competence includes consultation, concept evaluation and productdevelopment right through to the production of tools and components.
Consultation
Concept analysis and assessment
Material and process qualification
Development of methods for material qualification
Manufacturing technology and materials
Design strategy
Evaluation of CAE & simulation results

Concept & Product Development
Analysis and design of composite components and products
Design and simulation of structures and components
Increasing the level of integration by the use of fibre composite materials
Definition of material specifications and manufacturing technologies
Assistance with material parameter determination and transfer to material cards
Thermo-mechanical analysis
Optimization analysis and safety strategies

Production Support
Production & process documentation (laser projection data, laminate books, etc.)
Aerodynamic and thermal optimisation of manufacturing processes
Optimisation of handling & production systems (lightweight construction & functional integration)

Composite Production & Assembly

Automotive Components

COMPOSITES & MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONSComposite Tooling:
Production to CAD data with Gauge R&R activity.
Pattern and Moulds
Tooling Validation
Inspection Fixtures
Assembly Jigs
Large scale CNC Machining

Composites processing:Specialist, niche, tailored service providing low volume
quantities for a variety of industries.
Markets we serve:•Automotive•Aerospace•Sport & Leisure•Film & TV Special Effects•

Medical & Scientific•

Defence & Security•

Marine & Transportation

Some of the technologies & processes we employ include:•Large scale CNC Machining•

In-house paint shop suitable for large jobs - 8.1m long, 2.5m tall x 4m wide•

Prototype & LVM Production Tooling & Blow Mould Tools•

Composite Lay Up pre-preg & BMI•

LRTM epoxy resin system•

Two water cooled Scholz autoclaves:•5m long x 2.1m diameter, temp 200c, pressure 14 bar•

2.2m long x 1.8m diameter, temp 175c, pressure 20 bar•

Full on/off site system / logistic control allowing for real time monitoring•

Live cure control traceability for automotive and aerospace requirements

Kit Cut / Nest Scanning room

Large in-house paint shop
For more information, please contact:
ARRK Europe Ltd
Caldwell Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire,
CV11 4NG, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 2476 580 700
Email: info@arrkeurope.com

uk.arrk.com

COMPOSITES & MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONSARRK Europe Limited, a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3418673.
Its registered office is Caldwell Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4NG, United KingdomIssue date: July 2022 Updated