Composites Manufacturing

Advanced composites: future proof performance materials

As the demand for cost effective alternatives to fossil fuels continues to gather pace so does one of its key drivers – reduce the weight in a moveable object and you reduce the power required to move it.

The use of composite components made from strong, versatile, lightweight and cost effective composite materials continues to experience strong growth. As such composites in aerospace engineering, automotive, energy saving solutions, next generation military vehicles, space exploration, UAVS and Unmanned Aerial Systems continues to experience strong growth.

Composites technology

Our commitment to investing in the latest technology has resulted in a state-of-the-art composites manufacturing facility capable of providing the following concept to component service:

  • Project Management
  • Component and Tool Design
  • CAD/CAM Technology
  • Five Axis Machining
  • Autoclave Processing
  • Clean Room Facility
  • CNC Materials Preparation
  • Non Destructive Testing
  • AS 9102 Compliant Final Inspection

Our portfolio of capabilities includes:

  • Machining:
    2 x 5-Axis CNC
    3 x 3-Axis CNC (Max bed size 3.6m x 1.6m)
  • Materials storage / cutting:
    2 x CNC cutting tables
    Controlled freezer storage
  • Finishing & inspection:
    2 x laminating facilities
    2 x Autoclaves
    Fitting area with wide range of latest hand and machine tooling
    Faro CMM & Traditional measurement devices

AS 9100 Rev C - Qualified excellence

Taking composites manufacturing to the next level, Atlas Composites were one of the first UK composite manufacturers to achieve the prestigious AS 9100 Rev C quality management standard.

We currently hold the following accreditations:

 

Atlas Composites have been at the forefront of composites manufacturing for over 15 years and now employ 68 staff in a 25,000 sq ft state-of-the-art composites manufacturing facility. We are currently engaged with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance and are working towards SC21 bronze recognition in conjunction with the East Midlands Cluster.

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