COMPOSITE CHASSIS WITH COSMETIC FINISH

摘要

Processes for forming a composite chassis having a cosmetic finish are described. A composite chassis having cosmetic finish may be formed from a preform formed from layers of a continuous fiber tape impregnated with thermoplastic resin and a reaction molding process where a cosmetic portion having a cosmetic finish is molded onto the preform. The preform may be cut to net shape prior to molding. Additionally, backmold features may be injection molded onto the preform during the molding process.