Belotti Powered by Moi now combines additive 3D composite deposition with high-precision CNC milling in an integrated production environment.
The hybrid platform debuted at the Belotti Tech Day, combining additive deposition of thermoset matrix composites with CNC milling. Belotti machining centers can integrate Short Fiber Manufacturing (SFM®); the technology is also available as a retrofit on existing machining centers. Persico Group and Cranchi Yachts attended, highlighting a collaboration with Belotti dating back more than twenty years.
Belotti presented the hybrid platform at the Belotti Tech Day, with digital tools controlling hull deformation and supporting dimensional checks.
Persico Group and Cranchi Yachts attended the Tech Day; their Belotti collaboration began more than twenty years ago. Eng. Luciano Belotti recognized the potential of CNC machining applied to composite materials for boatbuilding. Parts can be milled immediately after printing.
Frequently asked questions
What production problems is Belotti Powered by Moi intended to solve in composite manufacturing?
Belotti Powered by Moi is intended to shorten composite-product development, reduce production costs, and eliminate intermediate processing steps. It integrates large-format additive deposition with CNC milling in one production environment, allowing printed parts to be machined immediately. The platform supports molds, models, tooling, and finished parts and can also be retrofitted onto existing Belotti machining centers.
How does the hybrid platform combine thermoset additive manufacturing with CNC milling?
The platform integrates additive deposition of thermoset matrix composites with high-precision CNC milling. It uses Short Fiber Manufacturing technology to deposit vinyl ester resin reinforced with 45% glass fiber, followed by in-situ UV polymerization. Because the printed material can be milled immediately afterward, machining can begin without a separate intermediate curing or processing operation.
What measurable gains in cycle time, labor, and tooling costs have marine users achieved with this process?
No measured cycle-time, labor, or tooling-cost results for marine users are reported. The stated benefits of the hybrid process are significantly reduced development times, lower production costs, fewer intermediate processing steps, and the ability to mill parts immediately after printing. The presentation also identifies marine manufacturing as one of the sectors in which the technology can be applied.
What material composition and curing method does the Short Fiber Manufacturing process use?
Short Fiber Manufacturing uses vinyl ester resin reinforced with 45% glass fiber. The composite is deposited at high speed and cured through in-situ UV polymerization. This rapid curing allows the printed part to be milled immediately, combining additive production with subsequent precision CNC machining in the same production environment.
Can Belotti Powered by Moi be added to machining centers that are already installed?
Yes. The SFM technology developed by Moi Composites can be integrated across Belotti's machining-center range and is also available as a retrofit for existing machining centers. The retrofit combines large-format thermoset composite printing with conventional CNC capabilities, expanding an installed machine's ability to produce molds, models, tooling, and finished components.
How do CAD/CAM and dimensional inspection systems support composite-machining quality control?
Tebis Italia demonstrated CAD/CAM tools that detect and compensate for hull and component deformation before milling, improving machining accuracy and finished-product quality. QFP presented 3D dimensional check and reverse-engineering systems for quality control and dimensional analysis, as well as optimization of finished components. Together, these approaches connect digital preparation with measurement and production feedback.
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