Composite Curing Ovens
Product details
A composite curing oven is used to cure, anneal, dry and harden synthetic and composite materials. The curing process for these composite materials frequently includes bagging and putting them under a vacuum while being cured. Each composite curing application is unique and Wisconsin Oven's experienced team designs and manufactures high performance ovens to meet each customers’ specific process requirements.
These out of autoclave (OOA) composite curing ovens are available electrically heated, gas fired, or indirect gas fired. As a standard they are designed with a combination airflow arrangement which ensures even & uniform heat distribution throughout the work chamber and provides quicker heating rates and recovery times. They are typically guaranteed and certified for ±10° at 350° F temperature uniformity but tighter tolerances and certification at other temperatures are available. Upon request, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis can be used to optimize airflow, heat transfer, and overall oven performance.
Out of Autoclave Composite Curing Ovens
Out of Autoclave has become more popular due to its cost-effective alternative to high pressure autoclave composite curing. This technology removes the need to pressurize the entire chamber using a vacuum bag only (VBO) technology with tight requirements. Wisconsin Oven OOA industrial ovens allow you to cure various materials of complex contours, shapes and sizes all while providing fast heat up rates and cycle times, temperature uniformity, and an optimal cure.
Wisconsin Oven Premium Control System
With industry leading software from a Rockwell-based PLC, your team will work with technology specifically designed for composite processing with a user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities. Wisconsin Oven’s Premium Control System (WPCS) provides high level monitoring of variables such as temperature and vacuum, and generates detailed, user-friendly reports that meet the requirements of AMS2750. It allows control based on air temperature or part temperature, with single, or multi-zone options available, and leading, lagging, and controlled ramping. Download the WPSC brochure for more information and premium features.
Features
100 Standard Sizes (Custom sizes to meet your specific process requirements are available)- Gas Fired, Indirect Gas Fired or Electrically Heated
- Maximum temperature rating - 500° F
- 650, 800, 1000° F optional temperature ratings
- Heavy duty construction with quality components
- Factory adjusted and tested PRIOR to shipment
- Unprecedented & Exclusive 3 Year Warranty!
Options
Applications
Composite Curing: Composites are a reinforcing fiber in a polymer matrix that commonly needs to be cured to set the matrix. Many industries have realized the benefits of composites such as transportation, construction, marine, infrastructure, and aerospace. Companies in the aerospace and automotive industries are using composite materials to help make their products lighter, faster, and more fuel-efficient.
Benefits
- Quicker Heating Rates and Recovery Times: using a high pressure recirculation blower to deliver heat through a combination airflow arrangement to ensure uniform heat distribution throughout the work chamber.
- Excellent Temperature Uniformity & Heating Rates: Typically guaranteed and certified for ±10° at 350° F temperature uniformity prior to shipment. Tighter tolerances are also available.
- Lower Installation & Start-Up Costs: All units are fully factory assembled, tested, adjusted, and certified PRIOR to shipment through an extensive quality inspection.
