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3M delivers complete integrated solutions for fabricating, bonding and protecting composite structures to meet exacting aircraft design requirements.
Aerospace composite parts
So much of your aircraft design depends on light weight and durability. That’s why 3M delivers solutions throughout the manufacture, bonding and protection of composite parts. Integrated composite fabrication, bonding and protection options include matrix resins, co-cure structural adhesive films, composite laminate edge sealers, and lightweight structural surfacing films with or without conductive mesh for lightning strike protection. This is all in addition to bonding solutions including paste adhesives, core splice adhesives and more, all formulated for excellent shop handling and efficient application. To learn more about 3M films, resins, sealers and more for fabricating composite aircraft parts, explore our solutions below.
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Structural Adhesive FilmsToughen and bond composite parts with a versatile choice of 3M structural adhesive films, available in a range of weights, carriers and cure temperatures.
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Core Splice AdhesivesLow-density adhesives feature expansion rates up to 250% and variable cure temperatures for streamlined honeycomb structure joining and gap filling.
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Composite Edge SealersWatertight, weather-resistant yet flexible, two-part edge sealers provide erosion and surface protection throughout the flight envelope.
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Liquid Shim AdhesivesToughen and bond composite parts with a versatile choice of 3M structural adhesive films, available in a range of weights, carriers and cure temperatures.
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Ceramic Matrix Composite Parts3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers reinforce Ceramic Matrix Composites that can be used to fabricate lightweight, high temperature exhaust components and heat shields that help you enable operational efficiency through hotter engine temperatures and lower weight materials relative to existing metallic parts.
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Surfacing and Lightning Strike Protection Films
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Epoxy-based structural adhesive films cure into tough, smooth composite surfaces as well as provide lightning strike protection when a conductive mesh is embedded. Not sure what you're looking for? Use the chart below to help you identify the best product for your needs.
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Cocure Films3M Cocure films provide durable erosion protection for composite surfaces and are compatible with heated, de-ice systems. These films can protect the leading edge of the engine nacelle inlet from rain erosion and minor impact damage.
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Paste AdhesivesUrethane-based films can be co-cured with or bonded to composite surfaces to protect against erosion and abrasion damage.
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ResinsNanocomposite epoxy resin systems allow for tough, highly shear-elastic carbon fiber composites for performance in a wide range of applications.
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Void FillersFast-curing, non-sagging 3M low-density edge and void-filling compounds include the lightest extrudable FR void filler in the aerospace industry.
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Need Help Finding the Right Solution?
3M is constantly working to meet the evolving challenges of aerospace industry professionals worldwide. If you need help finding an existing solution or would like to talk about specific ideas you’re working on, get in touch with us, or find a distributor.
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