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This paper presents an investigation of the mechanical and physical-chemical properties of an epoxy/carbon fibre prepreg (Hexply M18-1-43%-G939) cured using a new out-of-autoclave low pressure manufacturing method called Quickstep.
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Due to time consuming manufacturing processes the use of high quality composite parts in automotive applications has always been limited to Formula 1 and high end cars with quite small production numbers. A new process developed in Australia, by Quickstep Technologies offers a solution to this problem.
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The FAA AGATE (Advanced General Aviation Transportation Experiments) program is designed to reduce the certification cost for flying parts on small aircraft via the use of prequalified materials. An aim of the program is to provide lower cost standard material forms and processing techniques (compared to autoclave).
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Quickstep is a polymer composite manufacturing technique for out-of-autoclave processing of high-quality, low-cost, components.
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Author(s): T Corbett, M. Forrest, H. Law, B.L. Fox
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Author(s): M. D. Silcock, C. Garschke, W. Hall, B. L. Fox
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Author(s): M.L. Herring, G.L. Kelly, J.I. Mardel, B.L. Fox
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Author(s): J. Zhang, B. Fox
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Author(s): V. Coenen, M. Hatrick, H. Law, A. Nesbitt, D. Bond
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This report is a comparative cost analysis for Quickstep versus autoclave for lightweight, advanced composite carbon fiber automotive hoods. This comparison is made for higher volumes than have historically been produced for such components.
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