The new helicopter composite duct manufacturing technology
In order to realize the high-quality,low-cost,agile and rapid manufacturing of AC332 civil helicopter composite duct structure,a new helicopter composite duct manufacturing technology is put forward by carrying out forward process design according to structural characteristics and various design requirements.The new helicopter composite duct manufacturing technology includes precision manufacturing technology of parts,adhesive assembly technology of duct structure and finishing technology.The helicopter composite duct manufacturing technology is discussed and its application is introduced.The new helicopter composite duct manufacturing technology is com-pared with the traditional helicopter duct manufacturing technology in the aspects of product quality,tooling require-ments,operability and manufacturing costs.The results show that the new helicopter composite duct manufacturing technology has achieved the effects of reducing cost,shortening manufacturing cycle,simplifying tooling,impro-ving quality and ensuring interface accuracy,which is of important reference value for the precision manufacturing of other helicopter parts.