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Take advantage of money-saving compositesBy Cathy Salustri Composites are engineered materials that consist of two or more different things that are made, or composited, of two basically different elements. The earliest composite technology involved straw and mud mixed together to make bricks. Composite materials have evolved, and today you can use composite fiberglass, composite wood, composite plastic, carbon fiber composite, composite decking and composite graphite for a multitude of projects.
Composite applications vary as widely as composite materials. Matching the proper composite material to the application makes getting the job done easier, and it also extends the life of the finished product. Research composite technology and composites properties to get the right composite for the job.
1. What type of composite material will get your job done?
2. What should you expect to spend on composites?
3. Where can you find the composite material you need?
Figure out what type of composite material will work for the job
If you know what you want to build, you can find a composite technology to get the job done. Finding the right composite material for the job at hand can be as easy or as hard as you want to make it: you can either research the materials first or simply search by function.
Try: Explore the various applications for different plastic composites at Lauren Composites. To learn what kind of composites you need, the American Composites Manufacturers Association allows you to search for composites by use, so you don't need to know that you want carbon composites. All you need to know is what you want to build.
Budget for the composite material your company needs
Prices vary widely depending on the composite material you select. Composite decking planks may cost less than other composite wood, and composite plastics will have a different cost than composite fiberglass. Do your homework before you buy so your company can budget for the project.
Try: ACP Composites lists composite materials pricing. If you want to search by composite materials, look at websites like Advanced Composite Traders. They offer composite fiberglass and carbon fiber composites like Kevlar.
Buy the composites
You can find an association for almost every type of composite manufacturing company, and each of those associations will direct you to composites manufacturers. If you look for carbon composites and composite deck materials you'll find a healthy representation of the composite materials available.
Try: Look at the carbon fiber composites Applied Vehicle Technology sells as a guide to what you should look for in a composite manufacturer. For composite decking materials and other wood composites check out Engineered Plastics Systems.
- Don't be thrown by the use of the phrase "carbon fiber" or "carbon composite." Composite manufacturing processes almost always involve some sort of carbon fiber.
Advanced Composite Materials for Aircraft and Space Vehicles
Composite Tooling Solutions, 5 Axis Milling, Patterns, Molds & Fixtures
Carbon fiber composite technology, equipment, design, and production
Affordable custom composite parts carbon fiber, fiberglass, and more
Developer of advanced composites using the filament-wound method.
Distributor of composite support materials. Supplies carbon fiber, fiberglass and kevlar prepregs and dry fabrics.
Manufacturer and supplier of high performance composite materials and related products.
http://www.advanced-composites.com/
Designer and manufacturer of filament-wound composites structures for the defense, aerospace, commercial and recreational industries.
http://www.advancedcomposites.com/
Manufactures vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials that include nylon films, release films, peel-plies, breather and release agents.
Alloy Technology International
Manufacturer of Ferro-Tic metal matrix composite material comprised of titanium carbide grains within an alloy matrix.
http://www.alloytechnology.com/
Developer of thermoset epoxy prepregs for the manufacturers, designers and hobbyists of composite parts.
Producer and provider of research and development of high thermal conductivity graphite fibers. Products and services are sold to the aerospace, electronics, automotive, steel and plastics industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
Developer and manufacturer of composite preform products, equipment and technology for reinforcement of monolithic composite and advanced sandwich structures.
Designer and manufacturer of composite parts using the filament-winding process.
http://www.bactechnologies.com/
Beaufort Composite Technologies
Manufacturer of large composite cored panels, solid laminate sheets and parts made from them, as well as a fabricator of complex composite parts manufactured from dedicated tooling.
Manufacturer of fiber-reinforced composite profiles using the pultrusion process.
http://www.bekaert.com/composites/
Manufacturer of fabrics using fibers made of glass, carbon, aramid and other advanced composite reinforcements. ISO 9002 registered.
Manufacturer of advanced composite materials including prepregs, adhesives, cyanate ester and epoxy resin systems, syntactic foams and thermal management materials.
Manufacturer of coated materials for the composites manufacturing industry. Primary product lines include unidirectional, preimpregnated tape, woven fabric prepregs and thin film adhesives.
http://www.cape-composites.com/
Celanese Acetate - Vectran Fiber Products
Producer of thermoplastic multifilament yarn spun from liquid crystal polymer (LCP) for electronics, aerospace, industrial, rope and cable, composite and recreation applications.
Manufacturer of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials.
Manufacturer of carbon fiber, honeycomb core, hybrid, ceramic and filament wound composites; epoxy, fiber and thermoplastic laminates; and reinforced plastics. Products are sold to the medical, ballistic and commercial industries and to sporting good man
Manufacturer of metal-coated graphite fiber products for shielding, static dissipation and other applications.
Designer and manufacturer of composite parts including four-axis, filament-wound components and prepreg molded components. Provides 3-D surface/solid design.
http://www.composite-solutions.com/
Distributor of fiberglass and advanced composite materials including thermoset resins, glass, carbon, aramid reinforcements, fillers and accessories.
Manufacturer of composite panels and structures, serving the aircraft interiors market world-wide. Located in Irvine, California.
http://www.compositesunlimited.com/
Manufacturer of products made from advanced composite materials utilizing filament winding, resin transfer molding, or hand lay-up methods. The company also manufacturescross-section tubes and Dream-Bit(tm) composite tool bits and provides customized des
Manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic profiles manufactured by the pultrusion process. The company supplies standard structural components such as angles, channels and I-beams for use in waste-water, automotive, electrical and construction and ot
http://www.creativepultrusions.com/
Producer of composite materials. Products include honeycomb core composites, carbon and graphite composites and reinforced plastics. The company also manufacturers reusable vacuum bagging systems, tools and parts; tools; and vacuum bagging hardware. Pa
Manufacturer of metal stampings, assemblies, and injection molded thermoset composite parts. Provides part design, engineering, tool and die, and powder coating services.
International Technology Machine
Designer and manufacturer of polymeric composites for a range of industrial markets including aerospace, aircraft, oil and gas, paper and film and glass.
Manufacturer of adhesive films, woven and unidirectional prepregs, facesheets, adhesives, potting compounds, core edge fillers, artificial stone veneering and other specialty products for the composites industry.
Developer and manufacturer of high-temperature resistant thermal insulating textiles made of ceramic fiber and rock fiber.
Manufacturer of reinforced fiberglass laminates, aramid honeycomb materials and composite sandwich floor panels. Products are sold to the aircraft and aerospace industries.
Provider of custom metal matrix composites, semiconductor assemblies and motion control components manufacturing services. services are provided to the semiconductor, robotics and laser industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
Materials and Electrochemical Research (MER)
Research and development corporation focused on advanced composites, powders, coatings and fullerenes, as well as energy conversion systems that include batteries, fuel cells and gas storage.
Manufacturer of prototype components with a slight emphasis on custom design. This company specializes in metal matrix composites and also provides casting process development. Some specific types of products include connecting rods, calipers, bicycles
Producer of glass-bonded mica composite material in sheet, rod and custom fabricated and molded configurations. A division of Spaulding Composites.
http://www.mykroy-mycalex.com/
Niagara Composites Bow Section
Manufactures wire twisting bows to retrofit any machines used in the wire and cable industry as well as being an OEM supplier to machine manufacturers. CA
http://www.niagaracomposites.com/Bows/
Manufacturer of pre-impregnated materials (prepregs) for the composites industry.
Designer and manufacturer of advanced composites for aircraft, defense and microwave applications.
http://www.rpm-composites.com/
SGL Carbon Group - Fibers & Composites Unit
Develops and produces advanced carbon composite materials.
Spaulding Composites Co., Inc.
Parent/holding company with a high-tech unit involved in advanced materials.
Manufacturer of glass reinforced polyester (GRP) products for the electrical, tecommunications, transportation, hydraulic and steel industries. ISO 9002 certified.
Parent/holding company with high-tech operating units involved in the manufacturing of advanced materials.
Manufacturer of high-performance composites for applications in the aerospace, shipbuilding, machine building, automotive, sporting goods and electrical equipment industries.
Produces inserts for composite panels used in ground support equipment, flight control surfaces, aircraft interiors, military vehicles and shelters, and many other applications. Owasso, Oklahoma
Developer and manufacturer of high-performance composite materials for the aerospace and marine industries.
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Composites are engineered or naturally occurring materials that consist of two or more materials blended together. Composite materials are widely used in a variety of different consumer, industrial and construction applications.
Composites are widely available from a variety of different providers nationwide. Composite materials can range from things like particleboard and plywood to disk brakes made from hard ceramics and soft metals. Composite materials are often devised to fulfill an application more completely than would be possible with an organic material. Composite materials can also be a cost-effective alternative to organic woods when used in construction and ... more
Composites are engineered or naturally occurring materials that consist of two or more materials blended together. Composite materials are widely used in a variety of different consumer, industrial and construction applications.
Composites are widely available from a variety of different providers nationwide. Composite materials can range from things like particleboard and plywood to disk brakes made from hard ceramics and soft metals. Composite materials are often devised to fulfill an application more completely than would be possible with an organic material. Composite materials can also be a cost-effective alternative to organic woods when used in construction and building projects.
There are about as many different composite materials on the market as there are applications for using such materials. The first step in acquiring the composite materials you are looking for is to determine what it is you require. Composite materials also range dramatically in price, depending on what it is you are looking for. Information regarding the different types of composite materials available can frequently be found on the web. Business.com is a trusted resource that helps millions of businesses and individuals find products, services and solutions. You can learn more by visiting the links to providers on the left.