January 2008 Issue
January 2008
Features
Featured articles from the January 2008 issue of CompositesWorld
Carbon Fiber 2007 looks forward with optimism
As high demand confronts a still limited supply, industry insiders and analysts meet to assess carbon fiber’s future and review emerging applications.
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Carbon/BMI and carbon foam form Invar alternative
For years, Invar steel has been the material of choice for tooling that must endure repeated autoclave cycling in volume part production. Invar's disadvantage is its relatively high density and resulting large mass. As processors move away from hand layup and toward automated fiber and tape placement, there is a
Read MoreHigh Performance Fibers 2007 highlights
Conference participants told that money will flow into the market.
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Inside Analysis: Simulating VARTM for better infusion
A resin flow simulation tool is helping to optimize liquid molding of aerospace parts.
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Market Outlook: Carbon fiber in sporting goods
Although demand for carbon composites in aircraft has put a squeeze on long-established sporting goods categories, carbon’s use in sports soon will set new records.
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Single-fastener, double-shear laminate bearing strength by tensile testing
Dr. Don Adams (Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah) discusses a laminate bearing strength test using double-shear loading of a single fastener.
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Tooling Update: New dimensions in tooling
Nanoenhancements, out-of-autoclave strategies and low-pressure RTM headline efforts to increase mold quality and productivity and cut tool cost.
Read MoreWhat's old is new again
Happy New Year. As it does for many of you, the December-to-January jump heralds for us at HPC a renewal of sorts as we delve into a fresh collection of stories and welcome some new contributing writers. Among the new names you’ll see in our bylines, one that might be familiar is Chris Red. The editor and VP of market
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