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But Airbus wants to simplify the process, nixing slow and expensive high-pressure ovens called autoclaves. Airbus is closely watching Russia for clues, where the country is developing its own western competitor with advanced manufacturing.
VSMUT wrote:The Russians use cold-curing instead of autoclaves.
Wayfarer515 wrote:Some more info. regarding the MS-21 carbon infusion technology here:
http://www.compositesworld.com/articles ... nd-wingbox
WIederling wrote:VSMUT wrote:The Russians use cold-curing instead of autoclaves.
IMU it is not "cold cure" you still need to heat the resin to
A: turn it to low viscosity and b: start the curing process.
IMU the first big part made via resin infusion was the A340NG rear bulkhead.
( followed by same for A380 and 787..A350 ...)
