Aerospace
Carbon Fiber 2014: Will supply meet demand?
ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ’s Carbon Fiber 2014 conference (Dec. 9-11, 2014, in La Jolla, CA, US) had just kicked off as this issue went to press, but the CW staff captured the following highlights from day one of this annual event.
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Stepping up to provide worker training and education
Two companies offer effective means to ensure skills transfer.
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Additive manufacturing: Metal vs. composites
3D printed metals seem to be moving into aerospace production at lightning speed. In reality, they face significant issues including standards and certification.
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Benzoxazines for OOA tooling
Can infusible formulations of this newer resin system produce aerospace-capable tools?
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Plant tour: ATK Aerospace Structures, Clearfield, Utah, U.S.
High-volume, high-precision fiber and tape placement for the aerospace industry are among many specialties for this composites manufacturing behemoth.
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Composites in commercial aircraft engines, 2014-2023
The drive to boost aircraft operating efficiency continues to fuel adoption of polymer matrix composites in jet engines.
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Sub-8-minute cycle times on carbon/epoxy prepreg
Globe’s Generation 2 RapidClave system passes another out-of-autoclave milestone.
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Multi-material rudder: Trailing-edge parts replaced
TCB Composite (West Haven, UT, US) molds replacment parts that keep legacy US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft, affectionately dubbed Warthogs, in the air.
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LAP Laser introduces new tablet PC and software integration capability
Airbus Stade and Czech supplier LA Composite report reduced layup labor and scrap while improving CFRP part quality.
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The vexing economics of carbon fiber manufacturing
Hexcel's VP and GM Americas, Mike Canario, reviews tough economics the govern carbon fiber manufacturing today, and how they might affect future supply.
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