Carbon Fiber Manufacturing

Carbon fiber manufacturing involves converting raw materials, usually a type of rayon or polymer, into thin, strong fibers. These fibers are produced through a process called spinning, where the material is melted or dissolved and then extruded into fibers. Next, the fibers undergo stabilization, where they are heated in air to lock their shape, and then carbonized by heating to very high temperatures in an inert environment, removing non-carbon elements. The result is lightweight, high-strength carbon fibers that can be woven into fabrics or layers to create durable, stiff composites used in aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods.