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Ultrasonic Nondestructive Optimization for Development of Resin Infusion Process Composite Co-cured Wing

After considerable experience with the development of pre-impregnated composite fiber-based (carbon uni-directional pre-impregnated composite fiber) autoclave molded carbon epoxy composite airworthy components for both military and civilian aircraft programs, a new technology was developed called resin infusion technology (RIT) to manufacture a co-cured carbon composite wing for civilian aircraft.

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