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Materials Testing in the Aerospace Industry

AZoM talks for Dr. Mike Keeble from Buehler about how they are rising to the materials testing challenges set by the Aerospace Industry.

From Buehler 16 Apr 2018

Evaluating 3D Grain Structure in Aluminum Foil

Diffraction contrast tomography (DCT) is a nondestructive characterization technique used to map the 3D grain structure of crystalline materials.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 17 Apr 2018

How to Characterize Surfaces with Different Functions

Various functions of engineered surfaces arise from only a portion of the surface and not from the whole surface.

From Digital Surf 17 Apr 2018

Modeling Heat Transfer in a Furnace

A mechanical pusher mechanism introduces the product carrier in pusher-type furnaces. The product carrier can include a rectangular boat with a lid in the case of a system equipped with a flat hearth plate, or it can include a cylindrical boat with regards to a tubular pusher system.

From Harper International 3 Apr 2018

Using Thermoplastic Upper Spar for an Aircraft Engine

NLR's new method crafts a 6m, 28mm thick thermoplastic upper spar for aircraft, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in aviation.

From Toray Advanced Composites 13 Apr 2018

The Benefits of Recycling Thermoplastic Composites

Toray enhances thermoplastic composites with recyclable materials for better performance and design.

From Toray Advanced Composites 13 Apr 2018

Developing AFP Mandrel for Aerospace Applications

Developed a cure-capable AFP mandrel for aerospace, enhancing accuracy and reducing costs in Airbus A350 XWB wing spar production.

From Toray Advanced Composites 13 Apr 2018

Thermal Processing Efficiency for OEM Strategies

The purchase of new thermal processing equipment for a company involves planning for several months or even years. Operation of the equipment has been started by executives and pictures taken.

From Harper International 3 Apr 2018

Advantages of Low-Cost Natural Gas in Carbon Fiber

Current energy trends that are shifting toward increased use of natural gas can bring about performance and economic benefits under some conditions when taken into account while designing a carbon fiber manufacturing plant.

From Harper International 3 Apr 2018

What is Incineration?

Incineration is a method of treating waste which involves the combustion of the organic substances found in waste materials. The solid mass of the original waste is reduced by around 80 to 85%, while the volume is reduced by between 95 and 96%.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 17 Apr 2018