Many aerospace parts suitable for composite materials feature complex geometric features such as angles, tight corner radii and interfaces with inserts, core materials, or hollow…
Month: April 2018
Cost and Lifecycle Assessment
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Out-of-autoclave prepregs are thought to reduce the cost and environmental impact of manufacturing large parts when compared to the traditional autoclave route. However, only a…
Out-of-autoclave (OOA) laminates sometimes exhibit significant surface porosity (or “pinholes”) on the tool-side surface. This porosity can be corrected using surface films, gel coats, or…