Core Materials
Honeycomb cores
Thin cell walls create an extremely light, directional core. Material, density, cell size, cell geometry and ribbon direction control compression, shear, forming and bonding.
In simple terms
Thin cell walls create an extremely light, directional core. Material, density, cell size, cell geometry and ribbon direction control compression, shear, forming and bonding.
Minimum-mass stiff panels, high-temperature structures and thin aerospace sandwich skins.
Open cells require edge closure, drainage or venting strategy and careful adhesive control; concentrated loads need inserts or potting.
Aircraft floors, control surfaces, fairings, interiors, radomes, race-car panels and industrial structures.
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