Heating the multilayer fabric expands it in thickness, allowing resin impregnation that fills gaps without machining and prevents fastener fracture.
An adjustable locking bar element compensates for cargo hold floor deformations by displacing latches against spring force.
A contour caul integrates expansion regions with lower glass transition temperatures to conform to complex composite geometries.
Embedded heating wire segments expanded tooling to enable easy removal from complex composite molds.
Segmented tooling forms a sealed vessel to apply heat and pressure locally, eliminating large autoclaves and reducing cycle times.
A segmented radius filler kit applies multiple segments to a composite stringer in one step.
Segmented autoclaves with induction heating reduce thermal mass and gas consumption, cutting cycle times for large composite parts.
A reversible fixator secures pressure elements to stiffening structures during composite curing.
Nestable composite sections and adhesive form multi-ply structures, reducing repair time and costs for aircraft fuselage damage.
Rigid valence panel integrates latch striker to distribute downward loads, eliminating complex actuating linkage mechanisms.
Segmented sandwich structures enable automated production while accommodating varied cabin accessories.