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How to Reduce Aerospace Autoclave Applications Setup Time by 90%

Posted by Pat Durkin

Apr 8, 2014 10:00:00 AM

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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Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

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

Posted by Pat Durkin

Apr 2, 2014 8:40:00 AM

 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 safe operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive environments. IEC 60079-14 further delineates these requirements as applicable to ATEX cable products used in these applications.

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

NADCAP Group define AMS2750E Adjunct Spec for Aerospace Composites

Posted by Pat Durkin

Mar 6, 2014 8:34:00 AM

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 impressive with a good population of primes and suppliers from around the globe.

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Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP, AMS2750E

AIRBUS final assembly: Totally cool time lapse video

Posted by Pat Durkin

Jan 23, 2014 4:14:57 PM

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

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Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Observations from the annual NADCAP meeting

Posted by Pat Durkin

Dec 11, 2013 11:00:00 AM

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

It PAYS to keep TRAC of your aerospace composites thermocouples!

Posted by Pat Durkin

Dec 5, 2013 7:30:00 AM

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