Title: Carbon Fiber Composite Processing Using Isothermal Resins

Authors: John Gardner, Joseph Smith, Elizabeth Moore, Godfrey Sauti, Scott Zavada, Keith Gordon, Benjamin Jensen, Emilie Siochi

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Abstract: To meet future demand for single-aisle composite aircraft production, manufacturing rates are expected to increase by up to six times current production rates. Resin infusion is a manufacturing method that has potential to enable fabrication of structures at the desired rates. However, production cycle times with currently available commercial infusion resins cannot support the rates needed for an estimated 80 aircraft per month. Recently, rapid-curing isothermal resins were developed that can reduce the overall processing time. These resins can be infused, cured, and demolded at a single temperature below 100 °C, thereby eliminating the need for time consuming temperature ramps and shortening the overall cure time. In addition, the low temperatures enable use of low-cost tooling during production. This presentation will discuss the use of resin transfer molding to produce composites with rapid-curing isothermal resins, manufacturing considerations, and performance characteristics of the composites.

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Conference: SAMPE 2026

Publication Date: 2026/04/27

SKU: 135

Pages: 13

Price: $26.00