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Composite Structures Capabilities

BAE Systems Composite Structures is a leading supplier of advanced composite components and assemblies for military and aerospace applications.

Composite Structures specializing in the design and manufacture of highly engineered components that utilize composite materials in their construction.

Manufacturing Capabilities Include:

Composite Structures specializing in the design and manufacture of highly engineered components that utilize composite materials in their construction. Fabrication Techniques include:

  • Autoclave Molding
  • Resin Transfer Molding
  • Compression Molding
  • Filament Winding
  • Tape Placement
  • Machining/Assembly/Test

Engineering Capabilities Include:

  • Design - Pro- Engineer 'Wildfire' and CATIA v 4.5 and v 4.24 Release 11
  • Analysis - FEA Capabilities include MSC PATRAN v 2001/A-FEA / NASTRAN v 2001
  • Test and Qualification - An extensive test lab allows for on-site testing including; static and fatigue testing under conditions elevated/low temperature, and humidity

Mechanical Qualifications Include:

  • ISO 9001:2000
  • AS9100: Rev B
  • Nadcap - AS 7114 - NDT
  • Nadcap - AS 7118 - Composite Fabrication
  • FAA Approved Repair StationĀ - K9KR481Y

Materials Include:

  • Reinforcing Material
    - Carbon/Graphite
    - Glass
    - Aramid
  • Resin Matrices
    - Epoxy
    - Bismaleimide
    - Polyimide

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