Automation
January Editorial
I trust that all of you had an enjoyable Christmas break. We took the opportunity here to do some end-of-year cleaning out and sprucing up, and also to reflect on the past year and our 2005 accomplishments here at Ray Publishing. One of our biggest was the launch of our e-newsletter, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ Weekly. It gives
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An update on composite tanks for cryogens
More automation, improved materials bring composite fuel tanks for space applications closer to reality.
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In-mold Preforming Cost-justifies Closed Molding
Computer-controlled robots spray preforms directly into the part tool, a running start for closed molding.
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Meter, Mix Dispense Update
New technologies are improving accuracy, ease of use and repeatability while moving toward automation.
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Designing automation for productivity
Integrated, multistage work cell cuts cost and increases speed, accuracy of hole drilling on the F/A-18 E/F fighter jet's vertical stabilizer.
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The craft of aircraft repair
As the use of composites on commercial and military aircraft grows, repair facilities seek more science in what remains a primarily manual art.
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Nacelle manufacturers optimize hand layup and consider closed molding methods
Focused on optimizing traditional hand layup, nacelle and thrust reverser manufacturers cast an eye on future use of automation and closed molding.
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