Developments to manufacture structural aeronautical parts in carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials
Developments to manufacture structural aeronautical parts in carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials
The current market requests new larger aircrafts. There are factors related to traffic, economy and environment driving to build new concept aircrafts such as the Airbus Industry A380. Reinforced thermoplastic structural detail parts and assemblies are being developed to be included in current aeronautical programs. Thermoplastic composites technology intends to achieve improved properties and low cost processes. Welding of detail parts permits to obtain assemblies with weight reduction and cost saving. This paper describes the state of the art of the technology at EADS-CASA facilities. Press rubber forming is used to manufacture ribs with carbon fibre consolidated laminates. Development of panels forming and welded assemblies is also performed.
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Developments to manufacture structural aeronautical parts in carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic materials
Fertigungsentwicklung von Luftfahrtbauteilen aus carbonfaserverstärkten Thermoplasten
2001
7 Seiten, 4 Bilder, 6 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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