2009 02.21 OCO Taurus LV and Fairing Presentation Final
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VCI OSC Aerospace Program
Large Primary Structure
6262”” Diameter Bisector Shell Payload FairingDiameter Bisector Shell Payload Fairing
Taurus Launch VehicleTaurus Launch Vehicle
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Summary
– VCI has the capability to take your composite project from concept to reality and into high volume production.
– Over 30 years of experience prove that VCI is a well-established supplier to the composites industry.
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Taurus Payload Fairing expanded view.
http://www.orbital.com/NewsInfo/Publications/taurus-user-guide.pdf
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Nosecap
Payload Fairing
Payload Cone/Motor Support
Avionics Shelf (Aluminum laminate)
Avionics Skirt
Boat Tail
VCI makes these components’ composite structures:
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Flight Stages Illustrated
http://www.orbital.com/NewsInfo/Publications/taurus-user-guide.pdf
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We use CAD programs to design fabric plys and a CNC cutting table
to cut the flat patterns.
The Carbon fiber material is soaked with uncured epoxy resin.
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Fabric plys are layered onto the tool. Core materials are layered on
top of the fabric.
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After Lay-up, the tool and part are bagged for the Autoclave.
The vacuum bag allows the autoclave pressure to act on the laminate.
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Parts are rolled into the autoclave for cure.
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Autoclave Curing
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The Autoclave is a Pressure Cooker
• The autoclave is a large pressurized vessel with environmental control.
• Parts are loaded with ports to the inside of a vacuum bag.
• Typically, vacuum is applied to a part at the beginning of a cycle.
• Once the vessel is sealed, temperature and pressure are varied as needed based on a “recipe.”
• The pressure differential between the inside of a bag and the pressure vessel creates significant compacting force on the part.
• Epoxy resins cure at elevated temperature to form the part to the shape of the mold tool.
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Payload Fairing getting core put on.
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Payload Fairing ½ way done.
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Layup complete, into autoclave.
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Andy sets up the instrumentation and controls
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Door sealed and ready to start cure.
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Fairing out of autoclave and bagging materials removed.
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Halves mated with flange.
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Jamel checks our handy work
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The VCI and OSC Taurus structure team.
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Following are some random images of the Taurus components
at VCI
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Payload Cone after core.
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Payload Cone and tool de-molded.
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Payload Cone and Motor Support bonding and completed.
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Avionics Skirt and Boat-tail
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Boat-tail completed
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OSC’s Brett checks the Fairing.
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Nose Cap de-molded
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Rate Sensor Shroud
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OSC Apres’
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Avionics shelf required CAD programming for many insert
locations.
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Vermont Composites, Inc.Vermont Composites, Inc.25 Performance Drive25 Performance DriveBennington, VT 05201Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442 (802) 442 –– [email protected]@vtcomposites.com
Company Overview
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VCI Markets
VCI serves 2 primary market segments– Aerospace
• Military• Commercial
– Medical
We have provided advanced composites solutions for over 30 years
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VCI Primary Customers
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VCI Capabilities
Vermont Composites offers a full range of services from Conceptual Design to
High Volume Production
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
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VCI EquipmentCurrent equipment list:
– Autoclaves• 8ft x 35ft, 150 psi, 450 deg F • 4ft x 8ft, 150 psi, 450 deg F
– Vacuum ovens• (4) walk-in models - 450 deg F• (1) 600 deg F
– Press• Double platen 150 ton, 600 degF
– Automated ply cutting table– Laser ply locating system– Clean room
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VCI Materials Experience– Fibers
• Carbon fiber (standard, intermediate and high modulus, PAN and Pitch)• Glass (fiberglass)• Aramid (heat resistant)• Quartz (low dielectric strength, high temperature)
– Resin Systems• Epoxy• Phenolic• Cyanate ester (high Tg)
– Cores• Nomex honeycomb (aramid)• Foam (Rohacell)• Aluminum honeycomb• Syntactic (Syncore)
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Aerospace Program ExperienceAerospace Program Experience
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VCI Aerospace Programs
MHMH--60R 60R RadomesRadomes
Forward KuForward Ku--Band Band RadomeRadome
MMR MMR RadomeRadome Aft KuAft Ku--Band Band RadomeRadome
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsC-130 DIRCM Support Structure and Fairings
Over 200 ship sets delivered to dateOver 200 ship sets delivered to date
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VCI Aerospace Programs737 AEW&C Contract
Turkish PeaceEagle 737
Operator Work ConsolesOperator Work Consoles
Shielded EnclosuresShielded Enclosures
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsC-130 Compass Call
Reconnaissance PodReconnaissance PodHeat exchanger Heat exchanger Panel Array Panel Array RadomeRadomeNose/Tail ConesNose/Tail Cones
Heat Exchanger
Panel Array
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsCV-22 Osprey
VCI is producing several forward lower RAS panelsVCI is producing several forward lower RAS panelsleft & rightleft & right
left & right
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsRQ-4 Global Hawk
Radar Processor ChassisRadar Processor Chassis
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsP8-A PoseidonProduction per ship-set:
Tactical workstation Power equipment racks Oxygen enclosure
Oxygen EnclosurePower Equipment Racks (2)
Tactical Workstations (5)
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsSpecialty Structures – low CTE components
FLIR Calibration System FLIR Calibration System -- AthermalAthermal CollimatorCollimator
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsSpecialty Lightweight Enclosures
FLIR / Laser Alignment System EnclosureFLIR / Laser Alignment System Enclosure
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsShielded Electronic Enclosures
RCRC--135 Rivet Joint 135 Rivet Joint -- Operator Console and Equipment RackOperator Console and Equipment Rack
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VCI Aerospace ProgramsPrimary Structures
Pegasus Launch Vehicle Pegasus Launch Vehicle -- Composite Avionics Bay and Composite Avionics Bay and InterstageInterstage
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• Conceptual DesignConceptual Design
•• Detailed DesignDetailed Design
•• CAD UtilizationCAD Utilization
•• SolidWorksSolidWorks®®
•• CATIACATIA ®®
•• UnigraphicsUnigraphics®®
•• Industry Standard Translation Industry Standard Translation
•• SurfCAMSurfCAM®® CNC ProgrammingCNC Programming
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• Classical Theory Classical Theory –– Closed FormClosed Form
•• Finite Element Finite Element
••AbaqusAbaqus®® & Cosmos M& Cosmos M®®
•• StructuralStructural
•• VibrationalVibrational
•• ThermalThermal
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• Composite LaminateComposite Laminate
•• Master ShapeMaster Shape
•• Prepreg MoldPrepreg Mold
•• Support StructureSupport Structure
•• MetallicMetallic
•• CNC MachinedCNC Machined
•• Sheet and FormerSheet and Former
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• Fabrication ProcessesFabrication Processes
•• Hand LayupHand Layup
•• Autoclave / OvenAutoclave / Oven
•• Trapped BladderTrapped Bladder
•• Press MoldingPress Molding
•• StructuresStructures
•• MonolithicMonolithic
•• CoredCored
•• Stiffened (hat, grid, etc)Stiffened (hat, grid, etc)
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• CNC MachiningCNC Machining
•• 3,4 & 5 Axis 3,4 & 5 Axis
••Composites and Metal Composites and Metal
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• Secondary BondingSecondary Bonding
•• Potting / Edge FillingPotting / Edge Filling
•• Mechanical AssyMechanical Assy
•• Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
•• Electrical BondingElectrical Bonding
•• CablingCabling
•• Component AssyComponent Assy
•• PaintingPainting
•• PrimePrime
•• TopcoatTopcoat
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• NDINDI
•• Ultrasonic Ultrasonic ““AA”” ScanScan
•• BondlineBondline
•• XX--RayRay
•• DimensionalDimensional
•• 3 Axis CMM3 Axis CMM
•• FARO Arm FARO Arm CMMsCMMs
•• Standard DimensionalStandard Dimensional
Measurement ToolsMeasurement Tools
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VCI Capabilities
Our core competencies include:– Design– Analysis– Tooling– Fabrication– Assembly– Inspection– Testing
•• Coupon TestingCoupon Testing
•• Standard MechanicalStandard Mechanical
•• Component TestingComponent Testing
•• Static MechanicalStatic Mechanical
•• Proof LoadingProof Loading
•• Contract House ManagementContract House Management
•• EMI / RFIEMI / RFI
•• VibrationalVibrational
•• EnvironmentalEnvironmental
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Contact Information
John KimballNew Business Development
[email protected] x1258
For further information, please contact:
Bill BergBill BergSr. VP Sr. VP –– Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense
[email protected]@vtcomposites.com802802--442442--9964 x12459964 x1245