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Cellulose Fibers Impart Structural Performance To Extruded Thermoplastic Wood Products
Long used to fill thermoset resins, wood-derived cellulose fibers are now making inroads into thermoplastic parts. The rap against celluose has always been its inability to stand up to high processing temperatures or disperse well in resins. Creafill Fibers Corp. (Chestertown, Md.) has addressed these issues by
Read MoreCutting Infusion Time And Cost
When open molders turn to infusion, careful planning, material selection and training precede process efficiency.
Read MoreComposites Polycon 2006 Product Service Directory
Composites & Polycon 2006 Product & Service Directory
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Composite wing spars carry the enormous turboprop engines
Airbus A400M aircraft prompts new spar design and new manufacturing system designed to make it.
Read MoreSoftware Secures Lighter, Stronger, Safer Airframe
The U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) Air Vehicles Directorate is pursuing high-speed aerospace system concepts that include the LRS (Long Range Strike) aircraft. The LRS is to fly at Mach 3.5 and is in the concept definition stage, planned for military utility in the 2020+ timeframe. The lab's goals are to
Read MoreJEC Composites 2006 Product Showcase - 7/1/2006
Advanced composites continue to lead the economic upswing in the composites industry.
Read MoreTaking Up Tooling Boards
Tooling Board ManufacturersEpoxy and polyurethane tooling boards are a standby for creating models or low-run-production tooling.
Read MoreLightning Strike Protection For Composite Structures
Composite structures are more vulnerable to damage than metal, but today's LSP products offer proven protection.
Read MoreTooling And Toolmaking Innovations Continue
New products and practices advance the efficiency and economy of advanced composite part production.
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