Ceramic Matrix Composites
Nanomaterials: Products, supply chain mature for next-gen composites
Development spans 3D and thermoplastic nanocomposites, nano-CMCs for hypersonics and nanomaterials safety and toxicity.
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DLR selects MultiMech for crack prediction in CMC components
The German Aerospace Center has selected MultiMechanics’ modeling and simulation software to perform advanced crack prediction during the manufacturing of ceramic matrix composite components.
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Fusing waterjet, laser for efficiency in CFRP/CMC machining
Laser MicroJet technology offers high accuracy and speed without heat issues, burring or replacement of cutting tools.
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L&L Special Furnace Co. unveils retort furnace for de-bindering ceramic composites
The company is customizing a large retort box furnace for de-bindering ceramic matrix composite (CMC) prepreg materials.
Read MoreCAMX 2018 preview: IKONICS
IKONICS Advanced Materials Solutions (Deluth, MN, US) is showcasing its Precision Abrasive Machining (PAM), a non-traditional machining process.
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AMRC to add ultrasonic assisted machine tool
New composite machine tool will be the first of its size to be fitted with an ultrasonic-capable spindle for use in five-axis machining applications.
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GE Aviation delivers 25,000th CMC component
The Asheville, NC, US facility has reached a production milestone for its ceramic matrix composites components for commercial aviation.
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How the CMC process works
GE Aviation releases video walking through their complete process chain for ceramic matrix composites.
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CW's top 10 digital content of 2017
CW’s first list of 2018 is a simple one: The top 10 most viewed articles on the CompositesWorld website in 2017.
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GE Aviations opens CMC facility in Alabama
The $200 million facility will manufacture silicon carbide (SiC) materials used to manufacture ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), for GE and LEAP aircraft engines.
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