Composite Metal Bond
Overhaul and repair services
The composite bonding solutions offered by Lufthansa Technik Tulsa provide an efficient and durable repair for composite assemblies.
Prone to failures
Due to their exposure to high-speed air flow, dirt, FOD (foreign object damage) and moisture, small composite assemblies are prone to failures. Typical findings are excessive skin abrasion and disbonds causing voids and subsequent core damage. In addition, pan cracks, hinge damages and bearing wear are found.
Efficient and durable repair
Lufthansa Technik Tulsa provides an efficient and durable repair for these structural faults. Localized or complete replacement of perforated skin, core replacement, hot bond repairs and hinge and bearing repair and replacement are the means of choice. The facilities available on 100,000 square feet (9,300 square meters) floor space comprise, among others, a clean line for metal surface treatment, a clean room, two autoclaves, dedicated paint and prime booths, a weld shop and NDT (non-destructive testing) facilities including FPI (fluorescent penetrant inspection) and MPI (magnetic particle inspection). And to ensure the quality of the repair, an in-house lab with comprehensive bond strength testing and verification capabilities is at hand.
Incorporating OEM-required adhesives
Utilizing the latest technology, Lufthansa Technik Tulsa incorporates OEM-required adhesives and non-metallic composite bonding materials such as graphite, fibreglass, Kevlar, Tedlar, honeycomb core, double diamond core and
New repair processes and short turnaround
Lufthansa Technik Tulsa offers more. Even if there is no repair available for a given defect of a composite structure, the company's competence to develop and certify new repairs and the necessary tooling means that the new repair process will become available in short order. This performance is complemented by short turnaround times and a comprehensive spare parts supply, ensuring that customers will always find a cost-saving solution at Lufthansa Technik Tulsa.
