Manufacturing Processes
Prepreg autoclave
Precisely resin-controlled prepreg is vacuum bagged and cured with heat plus external autoclave gas pressure.
In simple terms
Precisely resin-controlled prepreg is vacuum bagged and cured with heat plus external autoclave gas pressure.
Best for
Highest laminate quality, low void content and qualified aerospace structures.
Watch out for
Cold storage, consumables, long cycles, autoclave size and high cost.
Typical applications
Primary aircraft structures, spacecraft and elite motorsport.
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