Advanced composites for aerospace  
  Manufacturer of Quality mold and tools for aerospace composites  
 
state-of-the-art fabrication Resin Transfer Molded  RTM Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molded VARTM prepreg braiding autoclave curing NADCAP
 
 

Renovated and modernized the current 65,000 sq. ft. facility focusing on the composite industry.

Clean Room
state-of-the-art fabrication

Meets or exceeds the requirements of the following specifications:

  • North Coast Composites Area Requirements For Composite Fabrication
  • P.S. 20509 Area Requirements For Adhesive Bonding / Composites Fabrication
  • P.S. 14274 Resin Transfer Molding of Composites, Fabrication and Acceptance Of
  • 5PTPLT13 Qualification, Approval And Control of Bismaleimide Resin Transfer Molded Parts and Primary Structural Application
  • 5PTPLT12 Qualification, Approval And Control of Epoxy Resin Transfer Molded Parts and Primary Structural Application
  • BAC 5336 Fabrication Of Resin Transfer Molded (RTM) Fiber Reinforced Composite Parts

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • 1824 sq. ft.
  • 32 ft x 57 ft x 17 ft high ceiling
  • Acoustic drop ceiling
  • Constant positive pressure
  • Monitored by Dwyer / Magnehelic Differential Pressure Gage
  • Temperature and humidity controlled
  • Monitored by Supco Dual Set Point Temperature Alarm (beeper)
  • Monitored by Supco THC200 Thermo-Hygrometer Clock with alarm (buzzer)
  • Data logging via Supco Temperature & Humidity Data Logger & Software
  • Fixed lifting capacity
  • 5 ton Overhead beam crane
  • 30 ft span with 12 ft lift height
  • Manual 5 ton chain hoist
Eastman M9000
CNC
  • Eastman M9000 High-Speed Production Plotter/Cutter
  • CNC Automated Ply Cutter
  • 72" wide by 18 foot long
  • Dedicated PC for cutting operations
  • Optitex PatternPro Software Suite
Processing
NADCAP-certified
  • 20,000 ft² available
  • Climate controlled environment
  • Meets or exceeds NADCAP manufacturing standards
  • 12-ton lifting capability
prototype part fabrication
  • 6 Oil Heaters
    • Mokon Circulating Oil Temperature Control System
    • Sterlco Circulating Oil Temperature Control System
    • Dual Zone
    • 48 kW Heating Capacity per zone
    • 500 deg. F operating temperature
  • (4) Vacuum Degassing Ovens
  • (3) Resin Melt and Post-Cure Ovens
  • (1) Walk-in Cure Oven (650 deg. F)
  • (1) 10-ton crane
  • Temperature monitors and data loggers
  • Injector Systems
    • (5) NCTM-1000
    • 1000cc capacity to 3600cc capacity (up to 10lbs.)
    • 350 psi injection pressure
    • Pneumatic operated & regulated
    • Heated fluid reservoir
    • Visual position readout indicator
    • (1) Pressure pot injection system (up tp 50 lbs.)

MACHINING OF COMPOSITE COMPONENTS
Current needs are supported by NCTM

North Coast Composites, Inc.

4605 Spring Road • Cleveland, Ohio 44131 • 216-398-8550 • Fax: 216-661-5777

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