Highland Composites Information

Highland Composites offers our customers the unique advantages of combining multiple reinforcement methods with state-of-the-art matrix consolidation technologies -- all within one facility. • Standard braiding (sleeves & ropes) • Over-braiding (finished parts & near-net-shape preforms) • Filament winding (capable of 30-inch diameter x 24-foot length) • Automated ply cutting and kitting We offer full manufacturing capabilities utilizing: • Uni-directional fabrics & noncrimp braids • Chopped fiber mat • 0/90 flat fabrics - dry or prepreg We are capable of a variety of curing processes, which can be customized and combined to meet your exact needs. • Autoclave curing • Composites curing ovens • Resin infusion (VaRTM) • Resin-transfer molding (RTM and L-RTM) • 200-ton heated and cooled platen press (1000° F capability) Along with our state-of-the-art equipment, we provide our customers with support and expertise across a full range of product engineering and design services. • Solid modeling with CATIA V5 and Solidworks Premium • Part design & analysis • Fiber and material selection • Process selection • Mold tooling design - composites & metal • Prototype design & manufacture We offer in-house mechanical testing with material characterization and analytical support. • Uni-axial testing & impact testing • Flexure and torque testing