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Carbon Fiber Composite Honeycomb Core

Who makes honeycomb core in this material, cell size and density?

What it is

Expanded cellular core in aluminum, aramid paper or fiberglass, bonded between facesheets to produce a sandwich panel with very high stiffness for its weight.

Typical dimensions
Cell sizes commonly 1/8 to 3/8 inch; densities from roughly 1 to 12 lb per cubic foot.
Also known as
honeycomb, Nomex core, aluminum honeycomb, HexWeb, cellular core

Suppliers

Grouped by what they actually are. A mill and a distributor answer different needs.

Mills and producers 1

Companies that manufacture this form. Mill direct means longer lead times and mill minimums, with full melt traceability.

  • Axiom Materials Verified
    Santa Ana, CA · Mill
    AS9100

    Honeycomb core is a named product line alongside the prepregs.

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