Infusion

Infrastructure

Engineering Insights: Pedestrian Bridge Makes Case for Composites

Infusion molded deck incorporates high-performance core, which facilitates fast processing.

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Inside Manufacturing: 45,000 Fan Ducts Per Year from RTM

Unique tooling technology optimizes closed molding process efficiency for volume production of industrial part.

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Sustainability

Market Trends: Composites Affordability Initiative, Part II

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Dr. John Russell continues an outline the U.S. Department of Defense Composites Affordability Initiative. Part II of a two-part series.

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Autoclave

Market Trends: The Composites Affordability Initiative, Part I

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Dr. John Russell outlines the U.S. Department of Defense Composites Affordability Initiative. Part I of a two-part series.

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Infrastructure

Carbon/epoxy guitar: Competitive in quality and price

When former aerospace engineer and guitar aficionado Ellis Seal set out to design a composite acoustic guitar, he believed the inherent properties of carbon fiber could produce sound, playability, durability and consistency impossible in a wooden instrument.

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Adhesives

Carbon car hood: Class A and cost-effective

Resin film infusion, electroformed nickel tooling meet Aston Martin quality and cost targets.

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Rudder Gets New Twist With Composites

The U.S. Navy's specially contoured ship rudder commands composite construction.

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Weaving

Cutting Infusion Time And Cost

When open molders turn to infusion, careful planning, material selection and training precede process efficiency.

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RTM

Autoclave Quality Outside The Autoclave?

Pioneers of out-of-autoclave processing in aerospace applications answer a qualified but enthusiastic Yes!

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Infusion

Composites Alive And Well In Offshore Oil Applications

The petroleum industry is moving forward with many interesting projects that will increase composite demand.

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