Fig. 1. Both the permanent pattern and the layup mold in these images have flanges with generous radii outside of the part area, providing increased stiffness to the laminate and protection from edge ...

The PFE systems come fully integrated to the robot and system configuration selected by the customer. These systems are designed to be expanded as the need arises. Composites are increasingly used in ...

The first four of seven composite layup molds for the Airbus A380 wing center section skin were recently shipped to Airbus-Nantes in France from UCAR Composites in Irvine, Calif. The A380 will have ...

Large composite tool for layup and cure of a fairing. Carbon fiber-reinforced facesheet is paired with carbon eggcrate backup structure for optimal coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and thermal ...