Repair
Alternate heat sources for hot-bonded composite repairs
Successfully using an alternate heat source for repairing composite structures requires an awareness of thermal dynamics and effective heat transfer management.
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Lifting arm concept and automated repair training to propel portable repair system
Looking to commercialize its Portable Scarfing/Composite Repair System concept, AGFM and partners offer specialized training, lifting and inspection systems.
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Kaman Composites expands Part 145 capabilities to ATR, ERJ composite repairs
FAA-approved expansion for repair station in Wichita, Kansas, now includes services for the commercial aftermarket.
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Heatcon, Watlow distributor agreement expands repair equipment options for aerospace customers
A variety of thermal solutions including temperature controllers, power switching devices, data loggers and more will be added to Heatcon’s composite repair equipment products.
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Airbus and partners to establish aircraft lifecycle center in China
Facility will offer sustainable solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of aircraft, including maintenance, conversions, dismantling and recycling.
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A second look at cobonded tapered scarf repairs for composite structures
Composites repairs, such as cobonded tapered scarf repairs, seek to sufficiently restore structural loads so that components perform without failure
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Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule
This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.
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Moving toward portable, digitized composite part repair
Using digital twin technology, American GFM’s portable, automated inspection and scarfing system shows potential for on-site, data-driven composite aircraft part repair.
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Veelo Technologies introduces portable single-zone hot bonder
Hot bonder is provided in a compact, lightweight format and controls heat sources applied in composite processing and composite repair applications.
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Middle River Aerostructure Systems expands MRO capabilities for jet engine nacelles
A dedicated, 60,000-square-foot MRO workshop will accommodate the processing of large nacelles and thrust reversers, including complex composite and metallic repairs, and bonding.
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