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CFRTP fuselage skin panel

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
KHI has developed a methos called " local co-consolidation" for fabricating complex skin panels using thermoplastic composites.
This method combines temperature distribution in molds and progressive feeding of movable lower mold against a fixed upper mold, along with simultaneous welding/integration of stringers during skin consolidation.

Why and Whom

Current composite skin/stringer panels in commercial aircraft fuselage structure is made from thermoset composite cured in autoclaves.
KHI developed an OoA (Out-of-Autoclave) method - " local co-consolidation" suitable for thermoplastic composite (CFRTP).

Partners

JAMCO Corporation | Toray Industries, Inc. | SURUGA ENGINEERING ,INC. | Kawasaki Hydromechanics Corp. | SUNWA TRADING CORPORATION

Key Benefits

Realize fabrication of ling CFTTP stiffened panel in shorter flow time than autoclave process.
Realize a process that does not require a large press to apply pressure to the entire part shape simultaneously.
Realize one-process joining of multiple stringers to skin with stable quality.

Awards

Award Finalist Aerospace Process
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