Topics Covered
Background
Materials Technology in the Aerospace Industry
Materials Design Considerations
Carbon Fibre Materials for the Aerospace Industry
Sigmatex Carbon Fibre Materials
Sigmatex Carbon Fibre Materials for the Aerospace Industry
About Sigmatex
Background
Aerospace manufacturers are constantly looking for technological advantages that will allow their vehicles to travel further, faster, carry more passengers and use less fuel. These advantages span the board from propulsion systems, to more aerodynamic and efficient designs all the way to the materials they use to construct their craft.
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Materials Technology in the Aerospace Industry
Such is the competitiveness of the aerospace industry, that they are one of the early adopters of new materials technologies. They are constantly looking for new materials that will offer high strength, light weight and reliability which are aimed at providing weight savings without sacrificing structural integrity or fatigue resistance.
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Materials Design Considerations
The aerospace industry demands materials of the highest quality to perform relaibly and predictably under extreme operating conditions for long periods of time.
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Carbon Fibre Materials for the Aerospace Industry
Sigmatex is able to provide carbon fibre fabrics to fulfil the stringent requirements of the aerospace industry and indeed they are currently supplying these materials for this very application.
Sigmatex Carbon Fibre Materials
Sigmatex have established a proven tack record and has been able to establish new applications for carbon fibre materials in the Defence, Space and Commercial Aerospace sectors . This has lead to them building strong client partnerships, often becoming the chosen developer of new and specialised products for major new projects within the industry.
Sigmatex Carbon Fibre Materials for the Aerospace Industry
Sigmatex has several grades of carbon fibre fabric designed specifically for use in the aerospace industry. These include:
- 093gsm/PW/High Strength 1K
- 120gsm/PW/High Strength 1K
- 193gsm/PW/High Strength 3K (Aero)
- 283GSM/5HS/High Strength 3K(Aero)
- 293GSM/2x2TW/High Strength 6K (Aero)
- 330GSM/PW-UD/High Strength 12K (Aero)
Sigmatex is certified to AS9100 at both its UK and US facilities. Sigmatex has vast experience and knowledge of the demanding requirements and the processes required to satisfy and adhere to stipulated controls. The AS9100 standard is only awarded to those companies that demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products that meet the customer and applicable regulatory requirements.
About Sigmatex
Sigmatex, one of the world’s leading converters of Carbon Fibre, offers a comprehensive range of superior dry reinforcement systems for use in structural repair and strengthening schemes.
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This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Sigmatex.
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