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CFM LEAP-1B engine begins flight test program
The engine features extensive use of carbon fiber and ceramic matrix composites.
Read MoreThermoplastic composites “clip” time, labor on small but crucial parts
Preconsolidated carbon fiber/PPS and PEEK and automated thermoforming enable six-figure production of connectors for the Airbus A350 XWB.
Read MoreArmored-vehicle and rapid-transit pods
Composite crew/passenger compartments drop vehicle weight but boost functionality.
Read MoreField repair: Step-sanding tool kit and more
Onsite repairs to damaged composite parts, historically, have involved a time-consuming process, the success of which depends on the skill and experience of the repair technician and the availability of suitable tools.
Read MoreQuasi-isotropic, symmetrical fabric for tooling
Well-known in structural applications, this symmetric, balanced and quasi-isotropic fabric offers savings and opens opportunities in composites tooling.
Read MoreCFRP camera boom enables safe spill inspection
NONA Composites’ 32m REACH structure meets tight remediation schedule at DoE radioactive waste storage site.
Read MoreNew aerocomposites niche: Helicopter transmission gears?
A NASA study shows that steel/composite hybrid gears save significant weight, and could mitigate vibration-related noise.
Read MorePart design criteria (2015)
Designers of composite parts can choose from a huge variety of fiber reinforcements and resin systems. That makes knowledge of how those materials work together a critically important aspect of part development. Here's a short description of what that knowledge entails.
Read MoreFiber reinforcement forms
Fibers used to reinforce composites are supplied directly by fiber manufacturers and indirectly by converters in a number of different forms, which vary depending on the application. Here's a guide to what's available.
Read MoreFabrication methods (2015)
There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.
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