Manufacturing Processes
- Chopper gun spray up
- Hand lamination
- Vacuum infusion & light RTM
- Compression molding
- Prepreg vacuum bag layup
- Class-A Painting including textures, silk screening, and custom decals
- Custom assembly
- Out of autoclave cure (OOAC)
- CNC Machining (3-Axis and 5 Axis)
Composite Material Selection
Fibers*
- Fiberglass
- Graphite / Carbon fiber
- Kevlar
- Polyester
Resins
-
Polyester
(DCPD, Orthophthalic & Isophthalic) -
Vinyl ester
(various corrosion resistant types) - Epoxy
- Polyurethane
- Pre-impregnated
Core or Reinforcement Materials
- Balsa core
-
Honeycomb
(aluminum, plastic, Nomex, Kraft paper, phenolic) -
Foam
(urethane, PVC, ABS & others) - Coremat
Spotlight: Pre-Pregs
Composite pre-preg, short for “pre-impregnated,” refers to composite materials where reinforcement fibers, such as carbon, glass, or aramid, are pre-impregnated with a thermosetting resin matrix. This prepreg material is partially cured, meaning it is partially hardened, but still pliable and tacky, making it ready for molding or shaping into intricate parts.
Pre-preg materials offer numerous advantages, including precise resin content control, consistent fiber alignment, and reduced resin waste. These characteristics make pre-pregs ideal for applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios, stiffness, and dimensional stability.
Common applications of composite pre-preg include aerospace components like aircraft structures and interior panels, sporting goods such as tennis rackets and bicycle frames, automotive parts for lightweighting and performance enhancement, and marine applications like boat hulls and mast structures. The versatility and performance of pre-preg materials continue to drive innovation across various industries.
Advanced Composite Parts
