Hawthorn Composites “Delivers high value, complex composites”. Today we’ll be demonstrating the fabrication of a carbon fiber,  Sub-section Trailing Edge control surface with acute internal cavity geometry. Hawthorn Composites will be utilizing Smart Tools to make the two cavities and the shear web of the sub-section control surface and incorporate a floating lid mold to ensure consolidation of the solid …

Today we’ll be demonstrating the manufacturing process for the carbon fiber, upper and lower fuselage for the Zone 5 CLEAVER, a Cargo Launch Expendable Air Vehicle with Extended Range platform. We will be showing the fabrication using the Hawthorn Composites Advantage that includes dry fiber fabrics and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) with low-cost infusion grade epoxy resin. We …

Spintech Holdings has now been in our new headquarters for nearly three years and we have added significantly to our talent, capabilities and overall efficiency. Please take a look at our updated facility tour showing off some our newest additions that enhance our ability to deliver high-value, complex geometry composite parts through our Hawthorn Composites division.   Automated Fabric Cutting …

Today we’ll be demonstrating the advantages of fabricating a RTM infusion foil and strut for the ORPC RivGen® Power System. We will be showing the fabrication of a foil using the Hawthorn Composites Advantage that includes using custom, dry carbon fiber and resin transfer molding (RTM) with industrial grade epoxy resin. First the carbon fabric is cut to precise ply …

To start, we designed the mold to be compatible with resin transfer molding and to meet the customers geometric requirements. Using automation to drive down labor costs, we use our 20′ cutting table to accurately cut fabric following the unique ply kit pattern for processing repeatability. First, a thick chopped strand fiberglass mat is cut in both large and small …