Finishing & Fastening

Composites 4.0

Modular, hybrid machining centers with intelligence for complex composites

Machine Tool Camp’s purpose-built systems combine CNC machine centers and robots with specialized machining tools, clamping and configuration, automating steps before and after, including data integration, to empower manufacturers for the future.

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Sustainability

Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites

Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.

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Aerospace

Plasma moves beyond improved bonding to coatings, multifunctional composites

Plasmatreat cold plasma systems clean, activate surfaces and apply nanocoatings for dielectric barriers and more.

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Marine

Functionalizing surfaces for sustainability

Riblets reduce drag, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise while boosting power output, flow rates, speed and efficiency.

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Fastening

MM-Welding solution automates, functionalizes composite joining

Ultrasonic joining has been used for decades, but is now being advanced to enable smart, automated fastening in composites and multi-material assemblies.

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Developing milling for CMC because grinding takes too long

Economical processes that can cut machining time by 70% are being tested on aeroengine turbine blade demonstrators by Hufschmied and DLR in the SCANCUT project.

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Welding

Novel insert technology enables arc stud welding with composites

FAUSST technology enables fast, reliably welded connection of metal components in composite structures.

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Exploring powder coating for composites

Advancements in powder coating technology make it a viable surface finish for a growing number of composite applications.

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Aerospace

“Structured air” TPS safeguards composite structures

Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.

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FiberJoints innovates composite bolted joints for reduced weight, cost and maintenance

Novel reinforcing patch uses braided sleeve to boost the load-carrying capacity of composite bolted joints.

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UV Cured Powder Coating for Composites
laminating and infusion solutions
Recycling carbon composite materials
Encapsulated Sample Rheometer (ESR)
Industrial CNC Routers
Ancamine® R 215 is a diamine mixture
Airtech
Composites One - distributor
Advanced carbon fiber composite conductor cores