C O M P O S I T E M A N U F A C T U R I N G P R O C E S S
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| Aluminum or titanium composite blade plugs are
turned on CNC lathes using quick-change chuck jaws and insertable cutting tools.
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| High density foam cores are ground to size so that they provide adequate support to the laminated layers during compression molding of the blade. | |
| During the curing cycle, time, temperature and pressure are computer controlled to assure a highly repetitive process and, therefore, highly repetitive airfoil geometry. The laminate layers see pressure of over sixty tons. | |
| The blade shank is machined after installation of the retention winding. The face and edge alignment is established during this operation. | |
| Composite blades are used wherever a superior thrust to weight ratio or unlimited life certification is critical to aircraft performance. | |