Fabrication of graphite/polyimide composite structures.Selection of graphite/polyimide composite as a prime candidate for high-temperature structural applications involving long-duration temperature environments of 400 to 600 F. A variety of complex graphite/polyimide components has been fabricated, using a match-metal die approach developed for making fiber-reinforced resin composites. Parts produced include sections of a missile adapter skin flange, skin frame section, and I-beam and hat-section stringers, as well as unidirectional (0 deg) and plus or minus 45 deg oriented graphite/polyimide tubes in one-, two-, and six-inch diameters.
Document ID
19730035646
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Varlas, M. (General Dynamics Corp. Convair Aerospace Div., San Diego, Calif., United States)