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Continuous Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Aircraft Applications

From Ticona Engineering Polymers

Thermoplastic composites offer substantial cost savings and improved performance as
compared to thermoset parts. This paper will provide a description of properties of high
temperature thermoplastic composites for aerospace applications. Matrix materials will
include PPS, PEI and PEEK. A relative comparison of cost vs. performance will be
provided. Limited descriptions of aerospace parts currently made in production and the
manufacturing processes, will be provided.

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