CompositesWorld is hosting a webinar sponsored by Henkel Aerospace (Bay Point, Calif., USA) that will focus on composites surfacing and lightning strike protection technologies. It will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Surfacing films are designed to improve the surface quality of honeycomb-stiffened composite parts. They also provide a barrier for dissimilar materials, decrease surface preparation time and provide protection of structural fibers. Laminated films composed of a surfacing film and a conductive metal foil protect the composite structure from damage caused by lightning strikes. Webinar participants will learn about surfacing films for aircraft, high thermal fatigue resistance, lightning strike protection, process labor reduction and out-of-autoclave solutions.
The webinar's presenter is Steven Cunningham, global assembly segment manager - aerospace at Henkel Aerospace, has more than 35 years experience in the aerospace materials business. He has worked in a variety of roles including research and development, technical support, engineering, operations, quality and marketing. His experience includes the development and use of epoxy adhesives for a range of aerospace applications including aircraft structures and interiors. His materials experience is centered around epoxy structural adhesives as well as lightning strike protection for composite structures.