Manufacturing Capabilities
Non-Metallic Parts for the Aerospace
& Defense Sector
Non-Metallic Machining
5-axis, 3-axis, Router and Lathe
Insulation and Sealing: Silicone, felt, rubber,
polyurethane foam Thermoplastics: Kydex™, ULTEM™, Royalite™, Lexan™, Teflon™, Delrin™
Composites and Other: Phenolic, Nomex™, Nylon™, fiberglass, carbon fiber
Composite Fabrication
Prepreg lamination with oven curing or Resin infusion
Fiber: Carbon, fiberglass, Kevlar™
Core: Honeycomb, polyurethane foam, phenolic, ULTEM™
Resin: Epoxy or phenolic
Thermoforming
Vacuum forming: Single sheet or Twin sheet
Thermoplastics: Kydex™, ULTEM™, Royalite™, Lexan™, polyethylene, ABS
Additive Manufacturing (New Technology)
Vacuum forming: Single sheet or Twin sheet
Rigid
Flexible
Thermoforming
Vacuum forming: Single sheet or Twin sheet
Thermoplastics: Ultem 9085
Secondary Manufacturing Processes:
Vacuum forming: Single sheet or Twin sheet
Assembly (adhesive bonding, riveting, nut plate
installation, kitting), upholstery and painting
Precision Non-Metallic Parts
- Spacers
- Blocks
- Gaskets & seals
- Shims & fillers
- Isolators
- Reinforcements
Critical System Protection
- Motor & battery covers
- Electrical shields
- Hydraulic covers
- Fuel protection blocks
- Engine protection (GSE)
- Fairings
Cockpit and Cabin Interior
- Glareshields
- Consoles
- Interior trim panels
- Armrests
- Footrests
- Joystick boots
Environmental Control System (ECS)
- Ventilation ducts
- Thermal insulation
- Acoustic insulation
- Headliner assy with air valves
Thermoforming
It can also be used to produce twin sheet forming parts, such as ventilation ducts.
Interior panel, ventilation ducting system, headliner assembly, etc.
Processes
- Vacuum molding
- Twin sheet forming
Materials
- ABS
- ABS/PVC
- Acrylic/PVC
- Polycarbonates
- Polyetherimide
- Polyethylene and others
Non-metallic machining
Machining of non-metallic materials using CNC machines
Processes
- 5 axis
- 3 axis (milling)
- Router
- Lathe
Materials
- Foam
- Ultem
- Nylon
- Teflon
- Phenolic
- Acrylic
- Kydex
- Polycarbonate
- Delrin
Composite
Lightweight, high-strength parts. Parts can be simple laminates or laminates with a core.
Glareshield, pedestal, center console, side console, interior panel, arm rest, etc.
Processes
- VARTM
- Rolling in a clean room
Materials
- Phenolic resin/Glass fiber
- Epoxy resin/glass fiber
- Epoxy resin/carbon fiber
Polyurethane
Suitable for molding flexible parts (headrests, armrests, etc.) or rigid parts (fuel cell blocks). Offers a wide range of customization options (color, texture, hardness).
Handle, head bumper, footrest, fuel cell blocks, etc.
Processes
- Cast / Expanded
Materials
- Rigid polyurethane
- Flexible polyurethane
Drape forming
This process is well suited to acrylic forming.
Processes
Materials
- Acrylic
- Polypropylene