Specimens were tested in simulation apparatus and results compared with neoprene (current rain erosion military specification material); process was successfully applied to polyester, polybenzimidazole and epoxy laminates and has extended life of aircraft leading edge materials 40 times compared to neoprene; application of nickel to leading edges was accomplished by electroforming and adhesive bonding of electroforms to aircraft; fabrication of polyester mandrel used and steps involved in electroforming are described; investigation confirmed applicability and superiority of electroformed nickel for protection of aircraft leading edges, engine compressor blades, etc, from rain erosion effects.
Nickel electroforming of aircraft leading-edge specimens
Product Finishing
Product Finishing ; 32 , n 5
1968
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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