Overview
High-performance resins like epoxy and bismaleimide (BMI) are typically cured in an autoclave under high heat in a vacuum. A new class of resins is emerging, called out-of-autoclave (OOA) resins, that are cured under heat only and thus bypass the need for vaccum.
Microwave: An alternative to the autoclave?
Aerospace composites manufacturer GKN evaluates microwave oven practicality and cost-effectiveness.
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Microwave: An alternative to the autoclave? 5/2/2011 Composites TechnologyAerospace composites manufacturer GKN evaluates microwave oven practicality and cost-effectiveness.
Out-of-autoclave prepregs: Hype or revolution? 1/1/2011 Composites TechnologyOven-cured, vacuum-bagged prepregs show promise in production primary structures.
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