Top 5 Things You Should Know about Autoclave Thermocouple Junctions

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP, composites curing

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 7, 2017

Whether you make composite parts for commercial aircraft, defense, automotive or sports, you know why you do what you do and how to do it. That’s why you have clients who trust your products and...  

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New Low-Drift Thermocouple Cable Technology Reduces Drift by Over 80%! [News Release]

Topics: wire design, metallurgy, low-drift cable, aerospace, mineral insulated thermocouple

Posted by Pat Durkin

October 4, 2016

TE Wire Signs Licensing Agreement with Cambridge Enterprise for Low-Drift Mineral Insulated Thermocouple Cable Technology Supports higher accuracy temperature measurements, longer life, improved...  

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Aerospace Composite Manufacturers: How NADCAP & AMS2750E Grow Business

Topics: Aerospace Composites, NADCAP, AMS2750E, metallurgy

Posted by Pat Durkin

September 2, 2016

I had the privilege of attending the latest NADCAP meetings in Montreal late in June. Because so many of our customers in both metallurgy and aerospace composites manufacturing require NADCAP...  

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Voice of Customer on Aerospace Composites Autoclave Thermocouples

Topics: Aerospace Composites

Posted by Pat Durkin

July 11, 2016

At the SAMPE Long Beach conference and exhibition this past May, our management and sales team had the chance to speak with various exhibitors and attendees on topics related to the importance and...  

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Top 3 Blogs for Composites Manufacturers Looking to Improve Quality, Reduce Waste

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

December 16, 2015

No question about it: 2015 has been a very busy year for aerospace composites manufacturers. We have every indication that we'll all be even busier in 2016. In my travels all over the globe, many of...  

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What are Your Toughest Composites Manufacturing & Repair Challenges?

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

October 14, 2015

TE Wire will showcase autoclave thermocouple assemblies for demanding aerospace autoclave applications including a new prototype for invar tool temperature measurement.  

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Is your composites manufacturing the source of corporate vacuum leaks?

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

July 22, 2015

Ever been to a butcher shop where huge slabs of meat are hanging for the customers to see? The butcher wants everyone to think of nothing but a juicy steak cooked to perfection. Sadly, as any...  

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Simplify NADCAP Audits with TRAC Thermocouple Traceability [Video]

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

July 10, 2015

Anyone who has been through the scramble of providing the required documentation for Nadcap audits knows the related headaches. Take my word for it, from what I've been told by several aerospace...  

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The Strength (and Beauty) of Aerospace Composites [Video]

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

July 7, 2015

No matter how many times you travel in one of those big beautiful birds flying the friendly skies, you cannot help but admire the beauty and strength of the aviation / aerospace composites that are...  

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How to Improve Aviation / Aerospace Composite Curing Quality [Video]

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 21, 2015

Last week, during the MRO Americas Show in Miami, Regina Kenney from Aviation Week dropped by for a brief interview on how to improve composite curing quality in aviation applications.  

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Autoclave Thermocouples, Airline Safety and Pilot Speeches

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 7, 2015

Under normal conditions, the specter of flight safety never enters my mind. This is especially true since my company provides AccuClave autoclave thermocouples to most of the world’s composite part...  

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Dr TC's Cure for Autoclave Thermocouple Reversed Polarity

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

March 3, 2015

It’s the ugly stuff bad dreams are made of: You load up your parts in the autoclave or curing oven and then plug the thermocouple wires into the jack panel. Everything looks good and the door closes....  

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Dr Thermocouple’s Cure for Erratic Temperature Readings in Composites Manufacturing

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

December 17, 2014

Questions from customers who manufacture composite structures are always important to me. One big reason is because I fly over 200,000 miles a year in the very planes containing parts they supply....  

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When the Composites Manufacturing Gets Tough, the Tough Go to CAMX

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

September 16, 2014

TE Wire will showcase autoclave thermocouple assemblies for demanding aerospace autoclave applications  

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NADCAP Audit of Composite Autoclave Manufacturing made Easy (Yeah, right!)

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP, AMS2750E

Posted by Pat Durkin

August 21, 2014

 

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3 Basic Steps to Selecting the Right Thermocouple Wire for Your Application

Topics: Thermocouple Selection, thermocouple color codes, thermocouple wire calibration

Posted by Pat Durkin

May 20, 2014

When it comes to selecting the right thermocouple wire, it’s all about temperature and accuracy. It is vital to select a TC wire that fits within the temperature range of your application. Why?...  

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5 More Reasons Why You Should Attend SAMPE

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

May 14, 2014

Yesterday, I shared an infographic from SAMPE about the Seattle show coming in June. For many aerospace composites manufacturers, it is one of, if not THE tradeshow to attend each year.  

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20 Reasons Why You Should Attend SAMPE [Infographic]

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

May 13, 2014

As I was reviewing my emails regarding next month's SAMPE show in Seattle, I happened upon an interesting infographic (shown below). A couple of facts really stood out to me:  

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4 Ways to Meet Increased Demands on Aerospace Autoclave Applications

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 16, 2014

I’ve attended the JEC Composite Paris Exhibit for the past 11 years. In years past, there wasn’t a single, unifying discussion point voiced by the assembled masses. To me, this year was different....  

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The RIGHT Autoclave Thermocouple to Cure Your Sexy Beast, Part 1

Topics: Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 10, 2014

Now that we've got your attention, there is no denying it: Some amazing things are being done with composite materials outside of the aerospace sector. Case in point, check out this amazing video...  

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How to Reduce Aerospace Autoclave Applications Setup Time by 90%

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 8, 2014

It goes without saying, but I'm going to say it anyway: Time is money. One of the biggest challenges faced by aerospace autoclave manufacturers is the production cycle time.  

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5 Reasons to use Gas-Block Cables in Power Generation Applications

Topics: hazardous environments, Gas-Block, Power Generation, ATEX Cable

Posted by Pat Durkin

April 2, 2014

In power generation applications, the cabling used must meet ATEX and IECEx (Class 1 Div 2) standards. ATEX (ATmosphères EXplosibles) is an EU directive that mandates compliance requirements for the...  

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NADCAP Group define AMS2750E Adjunct Spec for Aerospace Composites

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP, AMS2750E

Posted by Pat Durkin

March 6, 2014

I recently participated in two NADCAP* group sessions in London, UK over the week of February 23-27, 2014; Composite Task Group and the Heat Treating Task Group. The attendance at both groups was...  

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AIRBUS final assembly: Totally cool time lapse video

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Pat Durkin

January 23, 2014

This totally cool time lapse video shows the final assembly of an AIRBUS A380.  

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Observations from the annual NADCAP meeting

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

December 11, 2013

 

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It PAYS to keep TRAC of your aerospace composites thermocouples!

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP

Posted by Pat Durkin

December 5, 2013

 

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