QISO Helps Improve Production Rates, Reduce Cost in Space Applications
Three veteran composite suppliers – Patz Materials and Technologies, Rock West Composites, and A&P Technology have partnered to develop a lower-cost, reduced-labor approach for lightweight high modulus (HM) carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) cored panels used in applications including satellite optical benches, solar array substrates, reflectors and modular building blocks for main structures.
Aerospace Prepregs with Braided Reinforcement Demonstrate Improved Production Rates, Cost
In collaboration with materials supplier Toray Advanced Composites, A&P Technology and the National Institute for Aviation Research, Joby Aviation recently conducted a time study seeking to optimize aircraft part design for high production rates, while meeting cost and sustainability targets. The project involved production of a partial wing spar and studying the manufacturing time and cost differences between two material solutions: A&P’s TX-45 continuous +/-45° braided reinforcement and Toray’s TC380/T800HB 6K traditional 0°/90° woven fabric prepreg.
A&P Technology’s QISO and IDI Composites’ Fortium SMC – BETTER TOGETHER
IDI Composites (Noblesville, IN) partnered with A&P Technology to develop a prepreg co-molding compound known as Fortium QISO – a new class of reinforcement yielding high strength and impact resistance and the ability to mold into complex geometries.
Revolutionizing Composite Manufacturing: A Closer Look at A&P Technology’s QISO
In the ever-evolving world of composite materials, A&P Technology stands out with its innovative QISO® technology. QISO® represents a significant leap forward in composite architecture, offering a triaxially braided structure that distributes material evenly in all directions by weight.
Embracing Innovation: The Evolution of Braided Fabrics in Composite Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of composite materials, advancements are continually reshaping how manufacturers approach the production of high-performance parts. One such innovation making waves is the transition from traditional woven fabrics to braided reinforcements, particularly in the critical +/-45° orientation essential for aerospace components like wings, spars, and stringers.
A&P’s Overbraiding Capabilities Enable High Rate Production
The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.
A&P Technology Focuses on Inline Inspection of Multi-Layered Preforms to Increase Rate & Quality
A&P Technology was recently awarded an AFWERX SBIR to expedite the development of inline inspection capabilities for braided composite components for hypersonics and military aircraft.