Client:

Valiant Boats.

Goal:

Tecformas develops and supplies a complete RTM Light injection manufacturing system for rigid inflatable boat hulls (RIBS); five different models from 2.5 to 3.8 m length.

Hulls are manufactured in fibreglass reinforced polyester; with two cosmetic sides finished in optimum quality. Variable thickness structural laminate that includes foam, plywood and wooden cores.

       Tecformas supply characteristics:

• Moulds designed so that gel-coat painting, injection and extraction tasks to be all carried out by just one person. One worker can inject up to 1.000 RIB hulls per year.
• Robust and reliable process: over 3.500 hulls manufactured. Minimum impact of defective pieces.
• Optimization of raw materials. Scrap kept to a minimum.
• Design of custom-built tools for trimming and assembly of accessories.
• Traceability of production and quality data over a suited computer programme.
• Drawings and extensive written manufacturing information.
• Training for customer's employees in all aspects of production.