We currently have a machine that allows the thermoplastic material to be consolidated during the taping process itself (‘in-situ’ consolidation process). In-situ’ consolidation makes it possible to dispense with the autoclave or oven and the integration of the stiffening elements is also carried out, which saves costs in the component manufacturing process.

This development has been carried out in collaboration with MTorres and Airbus DS, within the framework of different projects financed through the CDTI and the European Union.

There is also extensive know-how in the manufacture of thermoplastic components for the aeronautical sector by means of press forming or stove-forming processes.

These capabilities extend, as in the rest of the cases, to the characterisation of the material from the physical-chemical and mechanical point of view and to the performance of the appropriate quality inspections of the manufactured component.

Much of the knowledge is available in specific training courses.

Link to Thermoplastic Projects

FIDAMC has a highly experienced team in structural design and optimisation. Its capabilities include structural analysis, design optimisation (CATIA), analysis of finite element models (ABAQUS and NASTRAN) and fracture mechanics studies, a field in which it is developing several doctoral theses and participating in projects financed by the European Union.

From the point of view of manufacturing processes, the simulation of: Filling times, resin distribution and flow in infusion and injection processes, prediction of fibre distortion in forming processes (press and membrane), forming capabilities of complex parts, determination of spring-back during the curing process or estimation of residual stresses during the manufacturing process. It also has the ability to define and carry out material characterisation tests to feed the simulation processes.

Link to Analysis and simulation of processes Projects