Hexcel Corporation has been approved by Boeing to produce HexPEKK-100 aerospace structures for major commercial aircraft platforms. After rigorous review of Hexcel’s proprietary poly-ether-ketone-ketone and carbon fibre material formulation, Hexcel’s HexPEKK-100 end-use components – as well as its HexAM additive manufacturing process which uses selective laser sintering – are now obtainable through Boeing’s qualified provider list. These HexPEKK components will be manufactured-to-print for commercial aerospace applications where complexity, weight reduction, and strong mechanical performance are critical. Hexcel provides high-rate serial part production with reduced lead-time and at a lower cost than traditional intricately machined aluminium or composite structures. HexPEKK-100 parts meet interior aircraft smoke and toxicity requirements and are ideal for complex components such as optimised brackets, environmental control system ducts, and castings. Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance structural materials including carbon fibres, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fibre-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, adhesives, engineered core and composite structures for use in commercial aerospace, space and defence and industrial applications. www.hexcel.com Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Tags Boeing Hexcel Additive manufacturing Aerospace Industry Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles Going further, together Boeing and ELG to recycle excess aerospace composite material Boeing and Thermwood Corp. form AM partnership Most recent Articles Armacell and METYX pursue joint business opportunities COBRA commission new prepreg compression moulding line Project profession sees shift to a permanent remote working model Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
