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 Continues to Grow and Expand Capabilities Video
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 …
COMPOSITE FOIL AND STRUT DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
Today we’ll be demonstrating the advantages of fabricating a 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 shapes using …
COMPOSITE ENCLOSURE DOOR DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
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 …
Co-Cured Wing Structure Demonstration Video
Watch a demonstration of how Hawthorn Composites can create a co-cured wing structure using a combination of dry carbon fiber, braided sleevings, liquid infusion, and Smart Tools. Hawthorn Composites delivers high value complex composites by deploying low cost materials with liquid infusion and novel manufacturing methods. This combination significantly lowers labor and material costs while maintaining structural integrity and weight …