Resin film infusion (RFI)
Overview
Technology developed by GKN Aerospace – utilises a lay-up process that allows out-of-autoclave curing using either an oven or heated tools.
Advantages
- Removes size and cost constraints of an autoclave
- Improved cycle times
- Improved quality
- Potential to reduce weight and cost
- Allows lean flow of product
Used on
- Efficomp
- Tango spars
- Awiator winglet
- Airbus A380 trailing edge panels