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Thermal Processing of Advanced Materials Brochure

Thermal Processing of Advanced Materials Brochure

Thermal Processing of Advanced Materials Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview
Despatch Industries specializes in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, offering custom equipment and technology for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and carbon fiber manufacturing. Their expertise spans over 100 years, focusing on processes like carbon fiber oxidation, composite curing, and aluminum solution heat treating.
Key Applications
  • Aluminum: Solution heat treating and aging for aerospace and automotive components.
  • Polymers: Curing and annealing of thermoset plastics and adhesives.
  • Composites: Drying, debinding, curing, and heat treating of various fibers and materials.
  • Carbon Fiber: Oxidizing carbon fiber precursors and curing composite subassemblies.
Aluminum Aging and Solution Heat Treating
  • Complies with aerospace and automotive specifications (AMS-2750, AMS-2770).
  • Features include PLC-based control, chartless recording, and temperature uniformity of ±3˚C.
  • Systems designed for large and small aluminum parts, with options for quench tanks and chiller systems.
Carbon Fiber Oxidation Technology
  • Center-to-ends airflow ensures uniform oxidized density across the tow-band.
  • Features include scalable designs, fire mitigation systems, and energy-efficient technology.
  • Despatch provides integrated solutions for complete carbon fiber manufacturing lines.
Composite Curing
  • Despatch S-Series ovens offer flexibility, tight temperature uniformity, and customizable airflow.
  • Vacuum bagging systems with multiple ports and monitoring tools are available.
  • Focal Point™ process control system provides precise control and documentation.
Additional Equipment and Solutions
  • Prepreg Tower Treater for web coating and curing of fiber lines.
  • Honeycomb processing systems for curing coatings on honeycomb materials.
  • Splicing ovens for continuous fiber production.
  • Continuous and standard ovens for high-volume and small batch applications.
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Catalog excerpts

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.