Hexcel Corp. has completed qualification of its HexPly M91 carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy prepreg system through the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP), an initiative of the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University.
The qualification includes both unidirectional tape and plain weave fabric forms, establishing a fully characterized material system for use in primary aerospace structures and other structural applications.
“This qualification marks an important step in expanding access to high-performance composite materials across the aerospace industry,” said Imad Atallah, vice president of commercial aerospace growth programs and product management for fibers, reinforcements and matrix at Hexcel.
Hexcel has supplied M91 for use in advanced aerospace applications, such as carbon-fiber reinforced composite engine fan blades, over several years. The NCAMP qualification extends that foundation by making validated material data broadly available for use across multiple platforms and by expanding access to a higher-performance composite system for structural design.
The qualification also reflects Hexcel’s ongoing collaboration with NIAR and its efforts to develop, scale, validate, and expand access to advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry.
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