Title: NEW UV CURING COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH RATE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING

Authors: Jessica L. Wallick, Marcos Pantoja

DOI: 10.33599/nasampe/s.23.0012

Abstract: Aerospace OEMs are constantly searching for new processes and technologies that can fill the desire for faster and more cost efficient manufacturing. One quickly emerging environmentally friendly technology is the use of UV curing, which with the use of UV light, instantly converts a liquid resin into a strong and durable solid. More specifically, utilizing UV curing technology in the development of aerospace adhesives and composites is beneficial because it allows for instantaneous cure rates coupled with cost saving correlated to production, storage and maintenance expenses. Additionally, a UV curing process consumes less energy and contains low to no VOCs, leading to a more sustainable and green industrial environment. As a result, new UV cure composite technology was developed that has similar properties to conventional heat-cured aerospace thermosetting materials. The work presented in this paper will discuss the viability of this new technology for use in high rate manufacturing of aerospace parts.

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Conference: SAMPE 2023

Publication Date: 2023/04/17

SKU: TP23-0000000012

Pages: 16

Price: $32.00