Autoclave Thermocouple Solutions You Can Trust @ SAMPE19!

Topics: Autoclave Thermocouples, aerospace, composites curing, Tradeshows, SAMPE

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

May 17, 2019

TE Wire & Cable prides itself on making quality high temperature products, meeting industry demand for innovative autoclave thermocouple solutions. Our AccuClave product line, which has been a staple...  

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Attention Aerospace Autoclave Composite Manufacturers

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

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

May 24, 2018

Aviation/aerospace autoclave composites manufacturers face numerous challenges when it comes to accurate temperature monitoring during composite curing. We hear first-hand about those challenges when...  

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TE Wire & Cable Partners with Plataine for Smart Thermocouples Solution

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, composites curing, thermocouple, smart thermocouples

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

May 21, 2018

Joint solution integrates IIoT, AI and thermocouple technologies, dramatically advances manufacturing efficiencies and quality Long Beach, CA, USA, May 21, 2018 – TE Wire & Cable, the world’s largest...  

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GET SMART @ SAMPE18! Innovative Autoclave Thermocouples Solutions

Topics: Autoclave Thermocouples, aerospace, composites curing, Tradeshows, SAMPE

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

May 18, 2018

For decades, TE Wire & Cable has provided unique, innovative solutions to autoclave thermocouple problems. Our AccuClave product line has been the "go to" thermocouple for many aerospace composites...  

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Top 10 Benefits of Using Patented AccuClave Autoclave Thermocouples

Topics: Autoclave Thermocouples, composites curing

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

March 14, 2018

The benefits outweigh the risks when investing in new autoclave thermocouples for your composite curing operations. In true David Letterman-like fashion, here are the top 10 benefits of using TE...  

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4 New Year’s Resolutions Every Autoclave Composites Manufacturer Should Make

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, NADCAP, continuous improvement, composites curing

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

January 24, 2018

Many of us start out the year with grand plans and positive resolutions to change or improve something in our lives, be it personal, professional or both. Ironically, January 17th, otherwise known as...  

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4 Key Takeaways from SAMPE 2017 regarding Autoclave Composites

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, SAMPE

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

July 20, 2017

As I mentioned in my previous blog “Aerospace Doesn't Need Inconsistent Autoclave Composites Quality”, the impending show was something I was looking forward, not only for the new experiences but to...  

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Aerospace Doesn't Need Inconsistent Composites Quality [SAMPE Seattle 2017]

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Joseph Ugalde

May 15, 2017

Ever since my childhood, I've been wildly fascinated by planes, rockets, and the very cool idea of deep space travel. Buzz Lightyear was my hero. As an adult, the idea of traveling to the stars has...  

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ICYMI: JEC Paris 2017 & the (Sonic) Boom of Composites Industry Growth

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples, Tradeshows

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

April 11, 2017

I have to admit, it’s absolutely amazing to be a part of the composites industry and witness the steady growth, continuous improvement and developing technologies. Business is booming. As reported by...  

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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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4 Pitfalls of Invar Tool Thermocouples and How to Avoid Them

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

June 23, 2016

The molds or tools used for forming and mass producing composite parts can be made of many materials. However, for mass production of complex high performance aerospace composite parts, the material...  

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Avoid Aviation Composites Curing Failures, Visit Us at WFME Utah Show

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

February 22, 2016

As any aviation composites manufacturer will agree, failure is not an option in the curing process. Superior quality is a "must have" for parts used in the latest aerospace and aviation technologies.  

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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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Going to SAMPE Baltimore? Get your FREE Exhibit Hall Passes!

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

April 29, 2015

There's no getting around it: Baltimore has taken a serious publicity hit in the news recently. Unless you've been hiking in the Outback or hiding under a rock, the rioting and unrest of the past few...  

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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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Learn more about Aviation Composites Curing at MRO Americas 2015

Topics: Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

April 10, 2015

I must admit, Pat Durkin has some great stories to tell. That's the way it is when you're on the road as much as we are. And I'm sure my fellow globe-trotting associate will admit that as we travel...  

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Attention Composites Manufacturers: How much is your TIME worth?

Topics: Thermocouple Traceability, Aerospace Composites, Autoclave Thermocouples

Posted by Vlad Fedorchak

March 5, 2015

Yesterday, I attended the 10th Annual Wasatch Front Materials Expo (that’s WFME for you acronym lovers). This was my first visit to the SAMPE Utah chapter’s show, which is a four-hour blitz of an...  

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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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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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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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