Infusion

Infusion

Structural S-Glass laminates for V-bottomed offshore powerboats

Winning powerboat manufacturer specifies VeTron S-2 glass.

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Infusion

An Elegant Solution For A Big Composite Part

The rear pressure bulkhead for the Airbus A380 employs resin film infusion.

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Weaving

Manufacturers Welcome New Reinforcement Forms

Three-dimensional composites, structural preforms and unique materials expand design options and reduce cost.

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Infusion

Experienced Aerospace Manufacturer Relies On Proven Methods

Composite Structures LLC employs metal bond techniques for high-performance aircraft and rotorcraft components.

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Autoclave

Foam plays strategic role in rotorcraft structure

Eurocopter's Tiger helicopter incorporates an engine cowling stiffened with hat stringers made with ROHACELL XT polymethacrylimide (PMI) foam from Degussa Performance Plastics (Darmstadt, Germany). Previously, the approximately 1.5m/4.8-ft long and 0.8m/2.6-ft wide cowling was a solid laminate made with bismaleimide

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Pultrusion

New Lightweight Trailer Delivers Heavy-duty Performance

All-composite chassis and trailer design offers truckers increased cargo capacity plus greater durability.

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Wind/Energy

Big Blades Cut Wind Energy Cost

Rapid growth rate of composite-intensive conversion systems drives market competition and innovation.

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