Processes
Nacelle manufacturers optimize hand layup and consider closed molding methods
Focused on optimizing traditional hand layup, nacelle and thrust reverser manufacturers cast an eye on future use of automation and closed molding.
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Newer surfacing films reduce surface on demolded composite parts
A wide variety of products reduces finishing costs in many applications.
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Carbon fiber composite driveshaft drives innovative wind turbine
As wind turbine designers try to capture greater energy with each turbine, blade length, size and weight have increased dramatically. Further, blade tip speed is limited by noise ordinances, so very large turbines typically spin at less than 20 rpm. Yet hub rotation is the driver for the generator. For that reason,
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Composites combat ready in UCAVs
As unmanned aircraft are designed from inception for combat duty, composites will carry the payloads in structural components.
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Techonologies for UV curing of composite laminates demonstrated
Racing go-kart project demonstrates advances in UV processing of composites.
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A guide to selection of methacrylate, urethane and epoxy adhesives
A practical examination of the complexities of adhesive selection.
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Carbon fiber/epoxy wheels developed to replace metal wheels on large freight trailers
Semi-trailers roll lighter with Prins Dokkum's carbon fiber Dynawheels.
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Carbon/glass hybrids used in composite wind turbine rotor blade design
As turbine blades grow to greater lengths, composite blade manufacturers take a long look at carbon/glass hybrids.
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New thermoplastic composite reduces part cost for automotive airbag assembly
In the auto industry, changes in manufacturing processes are difficult. Material certification processes can be long and expensive, especially for parts designed to comply with government safety regulations. But when Quadrant CMS (Tielt, Belgium) recently introduced a thermoplastic composite that dramatically reduced
Read MoreCorvette gets leaner with carbon fiber hood
Advances in materials and processing yield high-volume, low-mass hood for GM flagship.
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