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New Developments in Self-Pierce Riveting

New Developments in Self-Pierce Riveting

New technology incorporates the advantages of self-pierce riveting while overcoming its limitations.
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John Sprovieri
January 6, 2021
Self-pierce riveting (SPR) is a cold joining process for fastening two or more sheets of material by driving a rivet through the top sheets and upsetting it, under the influence of a die, into the bottom sheet without breaking through it.
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Laser Efficiently Drills Rivet Holes in Composites

Laser Efficiently Drills Rivet Holes in Composites

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Jim Camillo
October 13, 2020
Drilling rivet holes in composite materials has been a challenge for many years. Traditionally, using standard tools has resulted in rapid tool wear and material damage, including integrity, surface quality and delamination.
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High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

Carbon-fiber composite is on track for big growth in the rail sector
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Austin Weber
June 9, 2020
Automotive and aerospace manufacturers have been at the forefront of the lightweighting trend for some time now. But, they're not the only ones. The railway industry could also benefit from the use of new, lightweight structural materials.
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With Composite Panels, Chinese-Made Buses Reduce Emissions in Finland

With Composite Panels, Chinese-Made Buses Reduce Emissions in Finland

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Jim Camillo
March 10, 2020
Countries around the world share a common goal of reducing carbon emissions. Finland, for example, aims to reduce its level of emissions by 5 percent (5 million kilograms) each year by investing in green technology for public transportation.
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Aeroelastic Wings Could Make Future Aircraft More Efficient

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Austin Weber
March 4, 2020

Aerospace engineers around the world have been searching for new ways to make aircraft lighter and more fuel efficient. Aeroelastic wings may be the answer.


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Advanced Materials  Push the Envelope in Aerospace Assembly

Advanced Materials Push the Envelope in Aerospace Assembly

Aerospace engineers face numerous lightweighting challenges
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Austin Weber
February 3, 2020
Materials are important in every industry. But, they're critical to aerospace manufacturers. If companies select the wrong material for a particular application, it can have catastrophic consequences.
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Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity

Adhesives and fasteners can be used to assemble many types of composite parts
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Austin Weber
June 3, 2019
Strong and lightweight, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) offers numerous benefits to automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Many engineers are intrigued by potential applications for the material, yet remain frustrated by joining challenges.
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Epoxy Bonds Composite Parts for Spacecraft

Epoxy Bonds Composite Parts for Spacecraft

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Jim Camillo
February 7, 2019
Several years ago, researchers from QSS Group Inc. and the Ohio Aerospace Institute were interested in finding a commercially available adhesive that bonds titanium pipes to carbon-carbon composite (CCC) sheets. The reason: Doing so would lower the cost of assembling spacecraft heat-rejection systems made of these joined materials.
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Robot Spins Carbon Fiber Web to Make Rocket Parts

Robot Spins Carbon Fiber Web to Make Rocket Parts

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Jim Camillo
February 6, 2019
Titans aren't only located in Tennessee or gifted with god-like powers. Some operate in the real world and perform amazing manufacturing feats.
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NASA R&D projects tackle new aircraft technologies

NASA R&D Projects Tackle New Aircraft Technologies

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Austin Weber
December 10, 2018
Engineers at NASA recently earmarked a couple of emerging technologies that may alter the way aircraft are designed and built in the coming decades. If successful, each could lead to planes that are quieter, more energy efficient and produce fewer emissions.
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