Composites represent perhaps the most dynamic area of development in material science, with emerging applications across a spectrum of markets, notably aerospace design and construction. But, being ...

Composite materials, notably those reinforced with carbon or glass fibres, are increasingly utilised in engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and durability. However, ...

Fiber-reinforced composite wing components, commonly stacked with aluminum and titanium, can challenge the machining process, including cutting tool security and final surface quality. Source (All ...

Machining of a part-seating undercut in a medium-density fiberboard fixture. Photo Credit: DeltaWing Manufacturing Almost every composite part, regardless of its constituent materials and regardless ...

This year for the very first time, on their booth, visitors will be able to experience all the benefits offered by technologies bearing the Biesse and HSD Mechatronics brands – the latter specialises ...

“With this new 5-axis machine, we can perform further post-processing on almost all the composite components we make,” says Marcel Gillis, CEO of Refitech. “That was a long-held wish of us and our ...

Suhner Industrial Products Corp. (Rome, Georgia) is introducing machining units with special guards that protect mechanical and electrical components against contamination from fiberglass dust and ...

Widespread in aerospace, laminated fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites are also increasingly used in other sectors, including the automotive industry. The identification of optimal cutting ...

KETTERING — The National Composites Center is introducing a way to help companies plan and design the production of composite materials, saving money and time in the process. The center is working ...