NASA's Fiber-Metal Laminate Manufacturing Technique Webinar

Fiber-metal laminates combine the strength and stiffness of fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites with the durability and toughness of metallic alloys, making them ideal for a range of applications. The use of radio frequency plasma spray deposition offers a unique approach to the fabrication of FMLs with many advantages. For instance, the process is suitable for highly reactive materials, allows for tailorable FMLs, and enables materials that exploit the unique properties of nanoparticles in metallic structures. This new manufacturing technique will help create better FMLs for lightning strike protection and open the door to new FML applications.
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[@non-human3072]

Sorry I fell asleep, oh I mean I loved the video.

[@zackvizeman5329]

Great presentation. I am intrigued by your slide 7. However, I have searched and searched to find a reference concerning the explosive-resistance container shown in Slide-7, but with no success. I was successful in finding a state-of-the-art review paper in which the following statement is made: "Federal Aviation Administration in 1995 developed the first GLARE freight container for aircraft which is considered to be resistant to blast since it is capable of absorbing free and explosion from bombs [33]"; however, the cited reference 33 seems to be a wrong citation and that reference does not relate to the statement, whatsoever.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly provide the appropriate reference for the container mentioned in slide 7.
Thank you!
Zack Vizeman

[@haftomabraha4557]

Did you achieve a good enough bonding b/n the metal and the fiber? Did you use any adhesive material?