Chapter 536: Material Dispute
Unlike small aircraft,positeponent forming technology is the key to makingrge aircraft. Composite material is a new type of material. Itposed of high-strength and high-rigidity reinforcement materialsid in the matrix. It has a series of advantages such as high specific strength, high specific modulus, good fatigue resistance, good stealth, and corrosion resistance.
The use ofposite materials in aircraft means it will significantly reduce the weight of the aircraft structure and can improve the aircraft''s performance. The carbon fiberposite material proposed by Hong Xiaoxiao can use carbonminates on the fusge and wings ofmercialrge aircraft. It can even rece aluminum alloys to skin the fusge!
In addition, this carbon fiberposite materials also used for brake wheels, carbon brake discs and carbon disc anti-oxidation coatings.
It can be said that masteringrge-area new carbon fiberposite material forming technology is the focus of material technology in aviation manufacturing!
Red Letter Groups new material research base has issued a new proposal to China Commercial Aircraft Corporation, hoping to take over the research project of new carbon fiberposite material construction forming technology.
China Commercial Aircraft Company, aposite materials research base.
This material research base has a history of more than 20 years. It has been researching and manufacturing aerospace materials for a variety of small aircraft, fighter aircraft and rocket and other aviation machinery equipment.
New type carbon fiberposite material molding technology research group, the main person in charge, Gao Wei, 55 years old this year, an expert in the field of chemical engineering, a major yer in the field of materials research.
Leader Gao, you see, you see, thepany just issued the notice. The first technical cooperation with Red Letter side, havee to us!" A researcher handed the document notice to Gao Wei.
Huh? They didn''t look at the sensor and aviation system research group, but they came to us first?" Gao Wei is a little surprised. He knew that Red Letter Group was the world leader in sensor and intelligent system research. He thinks Red Letter Group will focus on technical support in the field first.
I also found it, but our research group is a priority cooperation level, they attach great importance to material development. the researcher said.
This way. Gao Wei pondered one or two and said: That''s okay, let us see, what is the strength of this legendary ck Science and Technology manufacturing nt from Red Letter Group
China Commercial Aircraft Company, reception room.
The current CEO Peng Zhengge is negotiating with representatives of several foreignpanies, and the cause of these negotiations is also the request from Red Letter.
General Peng. An American corporate executive of Indian descent said in a strangely pronounced Chinese."Ourrge-area carbon fiberposite material is the world''s best. More than 50% of the world''smercialrge aircraft, has used carbon fiberposite material produced by ourpany on their fusge.
Not only yourpany. Companies like Boeing, Lockheed, and United Airlines, all use our carbon fiberposite materials. I dont understand why China Commercial Aircraft has to suspend its procurement n for carbon fiberposites?
This person name is Anderson Fergus, CEO of Honeywell International China Region.
Honeywell International Corporation of the United States, one of the world''s top 500 technologypanies. Its core business is aerospace, automotive and engineering materials, as well as industrial control technology and automation products.
One of China Commercial Aircrafts main technical partners is Honeywell International. Many materials for the aircraft fusge are provided by Honeywell International.
Initially, Peng Zhengge and the rest of the management team worked with Honeywell International, in hope for getting some technical support from Honeywell International. Who knows, this Americans is so shrewd and sloppy when ites to technology.
In the end, China Commercial Aircraft Company can only purchase theirpany''s aviation materials at high prices for aircraft manufacturing.
Mr. Fergus, with regard to the procurement of carbon fiberposite materials, ourpany has encountered some problems. So, we have to suspend the procurement n, but we will still purchase other materials ording to the procurement n." Peng Zhengge didn''t say the reason.
However, Anderson Fergus himself guessed the reason. He said directly: "As far as I know, you want to make this new type of carbon fiberposite material through Red Letter Group?
Peng Zhengge nodded and said: This is also one of the reasons.
Anderson Fergus shook his head repeatedly and said: "I think this is a bad-sounding decision. General Peng, I kindly advise you to dispel this idea. The carbon fiberposite materials used in the manufacturing ofrge aircraft are the result of ourpany which has continued to carry out research and technology improvements for decades. It has passed a number of international aviation standards and has decades of safe aviation history as a guarantee.
First, as far as I know, there''s almost no aviation research fields in Red Letter Group. Regarding the researchboratory of aeronautical materials, that small drone can be considered."
This shows that they have no historical experience, no professional researchers and technical reserves. Some high-techpanies in the world can manufactured it, but it must spread into arge-area carbon fiberposite materialwork. It must be able to withstand high temperatures, cold, rain corrosion and other problems encountered in aviation. That is the biggest technical problem.
Aerospace is not a research toy. If there is a problem, it means that your aircraft will encounter serious safety problems. This is a disaster for the aviation aircraftpany!"
Anderson Fergus strongly emphasized the technology and safety of Honeywell International, Peng Zhenggeughed "Of course we understand this, Mr. Fergus. But the results may not be as bad as you said.
No, no, no!" Anderson Fergus continued to deny, he said: "You should know, all materials ofrge aircraft must pass the inspection of international airworthiness standards. Otherwise, it will not be allowed to be used onmercial aviation aircraft."
Even if Red Letter Group can help you speed up the problem ofrge-scaleying of carbon fiberposite materials, whether it can be tested and how long it will take, this is unknown. Doesn''t yourpany have to deliverrge aircraft orders within the specified time limit? In summary, Honeywell International is your best partner."
Anderson Fergus''s words made Peng Zhengge hesitate, and what he said also made sense.At least for now, theirpany continues to produce a batch of carbon fiberposite materials to deliver the aircraft orders from AVIC International Leasing Co., Ltd., they had previously obtained at the Beijing International Air Show.
This way, Mr. Fergus. Ourpany needs to adjust the procurement n. If you''re not busy, you can wait for our discussion before discussing again. Peng Zhengge said.
Not busy, I n to stay here these few days and make some arrangements for other materials." Anderson Fergus didn''t n to leave before he settled this order.