Our Capabilities Engineered Solutions -- Smart Solutions, Combining Technologies Composite Solutions LLC takes pride in offering the latest technologies available in the world of composites manufacturing. With multiple manufacturing technologies available to choose from, we offer truly the best manufacturing solution, based on each individual customer's product requirements. All of the manufacturing technologies we offer possess different strengths. Some products require a hybrid or combination of technologies. We will help you evaluate your product and its requirements and then suggest, without bias, the best manufacturing solution(s) for your product. Manufacturing Processes Filament Winding - Tubing, Tanks, Pressure Vessels Continuous strands of fiber are impregnated (or pre-impregnated) with resin, wound onto a mandrel at various computer controlled angles, externally pressurized for compaction, and then heat cured to solidify.  Filament winding is the most automated process available for producing composite tubing and tanks. Roll-Wrapping - Tubing Sheets of pre-impregnated fibers ("pre-preg") are wrapped onto a mandrel in multiple layers and angles, externally pressurized, and then heat cured to solidify.  Roll-wrapping is primarily used for producing smaller diameter tubes such as arrow shafts, tent poles, golf shafts, fishing rods, bicycle tubing, hockey sticks, etc. Compression Molding - Plates, Panels, or any Solid Core Non-Tubular Structure Impregnated sheets of fiber (either "pre-preg" or "wet" laminate) are compressed between two heated plates inside a mold cavity to simultaneously consolidate and heat cure for solidification.  Compression molding often is utilized for producing flat plates or other nearly flat shaped structures. Bladder Molding - Any Hollow Structure Other Than a Simple Tube Impregnated sheets of fiber (either "pre-preg" or "wet" laminate) are wrapped around an inflatable bladder and then placed inside a mold cavity.  Once the mold is closed, pressure is applied to the inside of the bladder pushing the sheets of fiber out against the inside walls of the mold.  Heat is then applied to the mold to solidify (cure) the sheets of fiber in the shape of the inside of the mold.  Once the part is solidified, the bladder is deflated, the mold is then opened for part removal and the bladder is removed (in most cases) from the inside of the final part. Foam Core Molding - Any Foam Core Structure Other Than a Simple Tube Foam core molding is very similar to bladder molding except that a heat activated expanding foam core is used in place of an inflatable bladder.  In most cases, the lightweight foam core is left in the final part for structural reinforcement but in some cases it will be removed. Bonding - Composite Solutions has Extensive Experience Bonding Composites to Composites and Bonding Metal to Composites. When executed correctly, bonding of composite parts can result in a joint that is as strong or stronger than a welded metal joint.  The bonding process, however, can be a daunting undertaking to someone unfamiliar with adhesives and adhesive chemistry.  Composite Solutions has many years' experience bonding composites and will assist you whether you decide to bond parts yourself or have us bond parts for you.  Since surface prep., technique, adhesive choice, and cure is critical to successful bonding, put our experience to work to help insure your success. Machining -- Extensive Machine Shop Capabilities and Experience Machining of Composites - Composite parts often require external machining to meet final dimensional and/or aesthetic specifications.  Composite Solutions offers extensive composites machining experience and equipment to complement our broad technical offering.  Special care and handling must be considered when machining composite materials ... special cutting tools, feed rates, dust collection, vapor exhaust, etc.  Composite Solutions has many, many years experience machining composites so let us take care of your composite machining needs.         -          Extensive composite machining expertise         -          3-axis and 4-axis machining of composite models and production composite parts         -          CNC and manual lathes         -          Center-less and cylindrical grinding Machining of Metallic Parts - Metal parts are often required to build composite parts (molds, mandrels, etc.) and/or attached to composite parts in some way.  Very often, metal part fabrication is sub-contracted "out-of-house" by composite mfg. companies because of lack of processing equipment or lack of capability with metal fabrication.  Composite Solutions enjoys a full complement of staff and equipment experienced with production of some of the toughest metal fab. parts around.         -          Full metal fabrication with Tig / MIG welding         -          3-axis and 4-axis machining of metal molds, mandrels, and parts         -          CNC and manual lathes