YC-14 thermoplastic/graphite elevator
YC-14 thermoplastic/graphite elevator
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Interest in thermoplastic matrix composites is on the upswing because of their cost reduction potential over more commonly used high performance composites such as the graphite/epoxies. To demonstrate the advanatages and manufacturing capabilities of the thermoplastic matrix composites, full size elevator boxes for the YC-14 AMST aircraft were fabricated. These parts have a span of 19 feet and a maximum chord of 18 inches. Two Union Carbide resin systems were used: P-1700 polysulfone and PKXA. The latter being an end capped polysulfone. Graphite fabric was selected as the reinforcement because of its superior handling characteristics compared to unidirectional graphite. The molding processes evaluated included, autoclave consolidation of prepreg into sheet stock, forming and fusing of prepreg plies to preconsolidated sheet stock, autoclave forming and consolidation, and matched die molding. (DePo)
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YC-14 thermoplastic/graphite elevator
Hoehenruder aus YC-14 graphitfaserverstaerkten Thermoplasten
1979
16 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 3 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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