| Autoclave This process is used with pre-preg materials and involves subjecting the part to vacuum, pressure and heat within an Autoclave during the curing process. This allows complex parts to be moulded successfully. We run two autoclaves the larger having a diameter of 3 feet and a length of 6 feet |
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Thermo-forming Core Foam
The
forming of rigid core foams by heat in not entirely new but we believe we have
taken the process to a new level. We have invested in two special
purpose machines to cater for those customers who need to form
deep drawn shapes in a high performance engineering foams such as Rohacell or Airex.
We are also able to produce simple 2D parts such as simple bends using
the same process.
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| CNC Machining We run several CNC mills to turn concept models into reality. We can accept drawing in most formats and work closely with customers to ensure that there objectives are achieved. |
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| Vacuum Consolidation This process can be used with either pre-preg materials or traditional wet lay up. The uncured part is consolidated using vacuum and can be cured at either room temperature or higher temperatures. To achieve this the part is placed within a sealed bag and vacuum is applied. |
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Vacuum bagged part |
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| Wet Lay This is the traditional manufacturing method. With skill it can produce excellent results. It is limited to relatively simple shapes and can be carried out with a wide range of resins. |
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| Specials We have in association with customers developed special techniques to suit specific jobs. This was the case with the production of a propeller blade in a single shot process. Once laid up the two halves of the mould were joined together and liquid foam poured into the mould. The result was a "solid" blade with perfect bonding. |
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| The air
intake opposite is another example of a special. The part required finished surfaces
inside and out and is manufactured using pre-preg carbon fibre.
We developed a special manufacturing and bagging method to enable this part to be made in a single shot process there by ensuring structural integrity. |
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Aviation