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Thermoplastic resins in Aerospace – Teijin to Supply Tenax Carbon Fibre Thermoplastic Intermediate Material for Boeing Commercial Airplanes

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On February 1, 2019
  A new material supplier called Teijin is set to supply Boeing with thermoplastic unidirectional material for the creation of structural parts. Tenax TPUD achieves high heat, impact and fatigue resistances and helps to reduce production costs. It also helps to improve component manufacturing efficiency thanks to its shortened moulding process. South Coast Composites have [...]
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Will Composites Replace Metals in Aircraft 2019 – What does this mean for Composite Companies in the UK

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On February 1, 2019
  More thank 50% of an Aircraft being manufacture today, is made from some sort of composite material. Composites are taking on and ever-increasing role in structural application and replacing light weight alloys. Will composites replace the age of metal? Read on to find out more about what experts at Airbus think about this. This [...]
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Aerospace Accredited AS9100 Carbon Fibre Sheet

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On January 16, 2019
  Fully aerospace approved custom carbon fibre sheet material for safety and performance critical components that need AS9100 compliance. We manufacture sheet to exact length, width, thickness, carbon fibre and resin grade. Our manufacturing process offer full traceability from start to finish. If you’d like to get some custom or standard carbon fibre sheet made [...]
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Aerospace / Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Company – South Coast Composites

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On January 9, 2019
  South Coast Composites is a UK based specialist manufacture of high-performance composite moulds and aircraft parts. We are the go-to UK supplier for brand new and legacy aerospace parts for commercial and private aircraft. We supply the aerospace industry with parts and structural panels for ailerons , flaps , spoilers , elevators , rudders [...]
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Luxury Interiors for Private and Business Jet Manufacturers

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On December 19, 2018
  South Coast Composites is uniquely positioned to go from concept to conception, high quality manufacture and low volume production parts for private jets and business aircraft interiors. Our production process is so precise that we can guarantee a perfect external carbon fibre finish for every component without distortion. We have provided parts for and [...]
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NADCAP vs AS9100 Accreditation

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On December 7, 2018
  Aerospace accreditation is key to achieve the highest performance production parts in a safety critical performance dependent environment. What exactly is AS9100 and NADCAP? How can we ensure that the right systems are in place for manufacturers and suppliers who provide the aerospace industry with 1000’s of component for aeroplane that carry millions of [...]
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Advantages of Rohacell Hero Core Foam , a PMI ( Polymethacrylimide ) Foam made by Evonik Industries in Germany

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On November 7, 2018
  Rohacell HERO is a low-density high compression strength foam core used for the manufacturing of aerostructures and high strength low weight components for aircraft. Rohacell Hero has been specifically designed for aircraft applications offering up to a 19% reduction in weight and 30% reduction in cost. Rohacell Hero is more robust than any other [...]
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Rapid Response Aviation Parts for MRO ( Maintenance Repair and Overhaul ) Companies & AOG ( Aircraft on Ground ) Situations

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On October 31, 2018
  SCC is a manufacture of carbon fibre moulds and components for globally renown aerospace customers. We are AS9100 aerospace accredited and we can manufacture components that are no longer produced by OEM’s for ageing aircraft. We proactively maintain spare production capacity to support your emergency project needs, catering for one off, small and large batch [...]
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Aviation & Aircraft Parts Supplier UK

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On October 25, 2018
  South Coast Composites is an AS9100 accredited specialist manufacture of carbon fibre moulds and components and aircraft parts supplier for the aerospace industry. With long standing expertise in composites, SCC have worked on both commercial and private aircraft projects for world renowned aerospace clients. SCC have the latest in manufacturing technology, with 3 fully [...]
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Top 10 Aerospace Manufacturers List 2018 from a UK Composite Manufacturer

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On October 18, 2018
We have been fortunate to work with some of the top aerospace companies in the world, on both research and development level and live commercial projects. To aid in bringing leading edge aircraft technologies to the market, for a safer, more efficient and ultimately better performing aircraft. Demand for commercial and military aircraft continues to [...]
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How to build an F1 car ? from the Perspective of a UK Composite Company

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On October 5, 2018
  Planning for the un-plannable:- it only takes one missing 5.1mm pin to slow up production on one of the many 16,000+ components that make up a Formula One car. We’re fortunate to have a dedicate and highly skilled workforce with ex-production team leaders from podium winning race teams. To ensure full conformance of every [...]
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Top 3 Must-Know Features and Benefits of Loctite Hysol EA 9394 AERO

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On October 3, 2018
  Loctite Hysol EA 9394 AERO is a unique thixotropic paste that despite have a room temperature cure, has an impressive service temperature of 177°C Hysol 9394 can be used for the repair of composite mould tools, filling damaged sections and porosities to revive the mould back to its original state. Because of it’s high [...]
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Why SCC is One of the UK’s Top Aerospace Manufacturing Companies

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On September 26, 2018
  South Coast composites are an AS9100 accredited company with a pristine production facility and over 28 years of experience in composites. Unlike most aerospace manufacturers SCC started out in F1, which lends itself to precision quality and impressive lead times. As an aerospace part manufacturing company, we have invested significantly into our inspection department [...]
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Material Selection Guide from a UK Composite Manufacture

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On September 19, 2018
  Selecting the right fibre and resin for a project is an important part of achieving the mechanical goals that the designer is looking to achieve. Matching the type of fibre, resins and curing process can have a huge impact on how the component wets out and the resulting ultimate tensile strength of the component. [...]
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SCC Manufacture iPad Holder for Airline Pilot Heads-up Display.

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On September 5, 2018
  SCC is UK aerospace manufacturing company who have manufactured a unique iPad holder for the heads-up display for passenger airline pilots for fuel and flight performance statistics. The flight pad is made from carbon fibre composite for its incredible weight to strength ratio, enabling the use of very thin wall thicknesses. Moulded with an [...]
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3M 8671HS Polyurethane Protective Tape TDS , Review & Use in High End Composite Components

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On July 6, 2018
  3M 8671HS was originally designed as an abrasion resistant retro-fit-stick coating as leading edge protection for military helicopter blades. Polyurethane Protective Tape can be used both in-mould or stuck on after part has been cured and is best applied to a matt surface. SCC offer advice on best practice and use of the tape [...]
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3D Laser Inspection

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On April 5, 2018
  SCC have decided to take the proactive step in working towards streamlining our production process with both our Aerospace and Formula One customers by introducing a state of the art Absolute Romer 3D scanning arm to our inspection department. Having and in-house 3D inspection service at SCC sets us apart, by providing an AS9100 [...]
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Festive with Flutes

  • Posted by SCC Technical Editor
  • On April 5, 2018
  The evenly balanced and narrow neck flutes come with a selection of pristine tinted glass to offer a sophisticated yet stylish addition to our display cabinet and kitchen cupboard. This Christmas SCC develop new set of luxury champagne flute alongside our core work. The flute are hand made by us straight off the production [...]
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