SHD forms advanced materials for UAV platforms partnership

Piran’s manufacturing capability in conjunction with the high-performance material supplied by SHD, has resulted in lightweight, technically advanced platforms which have exceeded all expectations.

The material supplied by SHD has the advantage of out of autoclave processing and a cure range anywhere from 65°C up to 140°C, depending on specific manufacturing and service requirements. Being a toughened resin system, it is also said to demonstrate excellent mechanical performance.

Tooling for this advanced air platform has also been manufactured from SHD’s range of tooling prepregs which has been of significant benefit in ensuring the stability of these lightweight products during cure.

Mawgan Searle, managing director of Piran Advanced Composites said: “The consistency in material supply from SHD has meant we have been able to significantly reduce the balance weights on components, such as propellers and the excellent surface finish has meant less post processing work.”

SHD says it is proud to be part of these ongoing developments and looks forward to working with Piran Advanced Composites on future programmes.

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