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Manufacturing technology development foraerospace composite structures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

A.R. Mills
A.R. Mills*
Affiliation:
Aerospace Composite Centre, SIMS , Cranfield University, UK
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Abstract

Over the past 20 years, the issue of manufacturinglarge composite structures has been intensivelyaddressed. Military aircraft have seen ambitiousdevelopments which have been transferredsuccessfully into production. Large commercialaircraft have seen less ambitious developmentsproductionised at relatively high cost when comparedto aluminium. This paper reviews developments inthese sectors. Outstanding issues for affordablemanufacture of large composite structures arediscussed with reference to current design andmanufacturing research programmes.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 100 , Issue 1000 , December 1996 , pp. 538 - 545
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1996 

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