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April 15, 2015 - Volume 09 Issue 08
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Image - Are Lightweight Plastic Materials the New Solution to Reducing Cost of Aircraft Components? Are Lightweight Plastic Materials the New Solution to Reducing Cost of Aircraft Components?
The aerospace industry is thriving and is predicted to continue on an upward trajectory into the next decade. Demand for new aircraft is expected to support an industry-wide growth of more than 50 percent by 2021. But who will meet that demand? Two manufacturers contend they have the answer with lightweight parts made from plastic -- not metal.
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If you were to dream up the perfect build project for a car, most of the pieces in the Hoonicorn RTR would be included in that blend. It's a fantasy draft for parts that includes some of the top racing parts in the world. Watch this incredibly crazy video of this modified car with state of the art materials and components.
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  New Vertical Lathe Ideal for High-Volume Cutting of Automotive Castings and Forgings
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