Complex Structures for Manned/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Delivery Order 0019: Low Temp Composite Processing Mechanical Property Data
Abstract
After several years of effort, a new generation of out of autoclave processable resin systems has been developed which it is believed will replace older oven vacuum bag cure (OVBC) resins such as the Advanced Composites Group, Inc. (ACG) LTM45EL material. The first of these new resins, MTM45 and MTM45-1, have been demonstrated to offer mechanical performance and toughness at a level comparable to that of state-of-the-art toughened resin systems used for military and civil airframes, while still permitting cure at relatively low temperatures out of the autoclave. The level of maturity of the new materials, perceived and otherwise, together with the limited amount of available performance data, is currently limiting the application of this much needed technology on aircraft programs. Significant progress has been made to address this situation by embarking on a program of work over the last three years which has put in place the baseline design allowable data and addresses manufacturability issues which arise with non-autoclave curing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA477671
Entities
People
- Chris Ridgard