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    Hexcel launches carbon fiber/PEEK composite material with electromagnetic shielding effectiveness

    • Last Update: 2022-08-24
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    On August 24, Hexcel, located in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, announced the launch of the company's latest HexAM® material technology - HexPEKK® EM, which is a carbon fiber reinforced PEKK thermoplastic composite material with electrical conductivity and high performance.
    , and is processed based on 3D printing additive manufacturing technology, with industry-leading performance


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    HexPEKK® EM integrates advanced electromagnetic shielding properties and is suitable for complex 3D printed components in the commercial aerospace, defense and military sectors


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    Manufactured using the aerospace industry qualified HexAM® process, HexPEKK® EM components offer best-in-class environmental, operating temperature and chemical resistance properties achievable in the aerospace industry


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    Target applications for HexPEKK® EM cover a wide range of products such as exterior surfaces, leading edges, air intakes, electronic enclosures and cockpit structures of commercial aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters and UAV components


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    Lawrence Varholak, vice president of 3D printing technology at Hexcel, said: "Electrostatic dissipation, electromagnetic interference and radiation absorption are extremely important in the design of all aircraft


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