Aeroform AEROFORM Composites is a leading manufacturer in designing, manufacturing, installing Autoclaves and other special process equipment as ovens, vacuum presses dedicated mainly to the Aeronautics sector. We developed a new range of standard Autoclave called LAB, which is dedicated to the Production of small-medium size of composite parts, Pilot tests, Universities, Research Centers. Since its beginning in 2001, AEROFORM has been a key player in equipment for composite repairs (Hot bonder, Eco Bonder, IR Lamp, Stretchable Heater Mat, Hot Gun). These equipment are used day-to-day by most of the airline companies, the aircraft or helicopter manufacturers and MRO companies.

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Tél. : +33 (0)4 78 86 86 00 | info@aeroform-composites.com
ZA des Aigais, 31 Ancienne Route d’Irigny - 69530 Brignais - FRANCE
www.aeroform-composites.com
Expert in manufacturing solutions and repair of composite structural parts
for international aeronautics players.
PRESENTATION FOR

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Our facilities in France
Activity
• Designing & manufacturing advanced
equipment for the Composite Industry
Two core business
• Process Equipment
• Repair Equipment
Activity sectors
• Aeronautics (90%)
• Racing cars (5%)
• Marine
• Wind turbine
• Industry
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Founded in: October 2001, based near Lyon
Turnover: 2 million euros
Quality: Certified ISO 9001-2015
Our facilities in France
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Since 2011 : dealing with 42 Countries and 16 Partners
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Aircraft
Manufacturers
22%
Airlines
20%
Subcontractor/MRO
40%
Defense ( military)
18%
Where is Aeroform Business ?
Aeronautics Sector: Key Figures
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AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS
• Airbus Group
• Boeing
• Bombardier
• Dassault Aviation
• ATR
• Saab…
AIRLINES COMPANIES
• Air France Industries
• British Airways Eng
• Emirates
• Lufthansa Tech
• Qatar Airways
• Ethiad …
DEFENSE
• RAF
• Royal Navy Netherland
• Ruag
• French MOD ..
SUBCONTRACTORS / MRO
• SR Technics
• Stelia
• Toray
• Hexcel
• Aerolia
• Safran
• UTC
• Daher
• CTRM
• Premium Aerotec…
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Aeronautics Sector: Some References

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
Aeroform provides: Developing, Designing, Manufacturing solutions to cure
composite parts 100% made in France.
Autoclave
Oven
Hot Drape Former
Autoclave

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
Hot Drape Former
Autoclave
BESPOKE AUTOCLAVE :

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
STANDARD RANGE
LAB 115 : Ø 1,0 m x 1,5 m
LAB 120 : Ø 1,0 m x 2,0 m
LAB 1530 : Ø 1,5 m x 3,0 m
LAB 1540 : Ø 1,5 m x 4,0 m
LAB 2040 : Ø 2,0 m x 4,0 m
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
• Pressure max: 10 bar
• Temperature max: 220°C
• Thermocouples: 4 to 6
• Vacuum zone: 2 to 4
• 20°C à 220°C: 3-5°C/min
• 220°C à 60°C: 3-5°C/min
• Supply power: 75 Amp, 410V

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION & UPGRADES

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM : AFACS
(Aeroform France Autoclave Control System)
AFACS e
AFACS I
AFACS II

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
HOT DRAPE FORMER

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
Oven
CUSTOMIZED OVEN WITH CONTROL SYSTEM

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
MAINTENANCE
Customer Support and Services
• After Sales / Service Technicians
EMEA : Aeroform (France)
Asia-Pacific : CW ( Singapore)
• 24 hours response to site times (option)
• On line diagnostic analysis, worldwide
• Details preventive and analytical mainteance training programme
• Ancillary equipment sourced with in country support

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Composite Repair Solutions
REPAIR SOLUTIONS

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Composite Repair Solutions
1. Repair Training
2. Repair Tool Kits
3. Repair equipment
4. Consummable, fabrics
5. Vaccum Accessories
6. Thermocouples

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training
Course 1: BASIC AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURE REPAIR
Course objectives:The aim of this course is to familiarize airline personnel, with composite materials and there
application on aircraft, with the basic standard practices for repairs and perform a standard SRM repair.
Target participators:Entry-level Airframe Mechanics, Composite Technician at beginner level or Sheet metal
Worker
Course 2: ADVANCED AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURE REPAIR
Course objectives:The aim of this course is to prepare structural technicians to evaluate and repair damages
on complex composite structure parts. All repairs performed in the practical training follow the guidelines of the
Structural Repair Manual ( SRM)
Target participators: Technicians with prior experience on composite repairs or who have already attended the
Basic Aircraft composite structure repair training
Course 3: GENERAL AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MANUFACTUING
Course objectives: The aim of this course is to get the participators familiar with the most common Composite
manufacturing techniques and processes used for Aircraft Components and Structures.
Target participators:Technicians with prior experience on composites or who have already attended the Basic
Aircraft composite structure repair training.
Course 4: TRAINING HOT-BOND REPAIRS ON COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Course objectives: The aim of this course is to prepare technicians to repair damages on complex composite
structure parts with several Hot bonder techniques.
Target participators: Technicians with prior experience on composite repairs
Standard
&
EASA Part.145

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training : EASA Part.145
Practical part in work shop & aircraftTheoretical Part in modern class room

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training : examples

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training

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Composite Repair Solutions
Composite Repair Training
Racing Car Repairing

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Composite Repair Solutions
PREMIUM TOOL KIT
IDEAL FOR
 Universal outdoor composite
repairs
ADVANTAGES
 Complete tool kit for structural
composite repairs
 Premium tools
 Transportable on site
 Free plate for the end user
MAIN FEATURES
 Weight of the full box: 30Kg
 Size : 608 x 375 x 456 mm
 Whelles & Handle
LIGHT TOOL KIT
IDEAL FOR
 Universal outdoor composite
repairs
MAIN FEATURES
 Weight of the full box: 30Kg
 Size : 608 x 375 x 456 mm
 Whelles & Handle

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Composite Repair Solutions
HOT BONDER AHB BOX: SINGLE ZONE
IDEAL FOR
 Spot repairs with a portable
infrared lamp
MAIN FEATURES
 3.2" color touch screen
 Storage : 9 programs
 4 thermocouples
 USB port
 Weight : 3,5Kg
ADVANTAGES
 Easy to use
 Hishly portable and light
 Rodust: shock protection,
plexiglass screen cover
 Safety: vacuum level control,
buzzer and visual alarm

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Composite Repair Solutions
ECO BONDER SINGLE ZONE
IDEAL FOR
 Repairs with 2 TCs
MAIN FEATURES
 4,6 Kg
 3.2" color touch screen
 Storage : 9 programs
 Matrix printer
ADVANTAGES
 The most compact & the lightest
hot bonder
 Easy to use
 IR Lamp control with no flash
 Quiet Venturi
 Safety: circuit breaker
16A & GFCI 30 mA

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Composite Repair Solutions
HOT BONDER SINGLE ZONE
IDEAL FOR
 All repairs
ADVANTAGES
 Easy to use
 Highly portable
 IR Lamp control with no flash
 Quiet Venturi
 Safety: circuit breaker
16A & GFCI 30mA
MAIN FEATURES
 3.2" color touch screen
 Storage: 9 programs
 3 to 6 thermocouples
 USB port & Matrix printer
 Weight : 4,8Kg
Qualified by :
• Airbus (SRM & CMM)
• Boeing : SRM B787
• Eurocopter : all repair on structural parts

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Composite Repair Solutions
IDEAL FOR
 Universal Repairs
ADVANTAGES
 Easy Mode TM
 Data acquisition
 Unlimited programs
 Quiet Venturi
 3 types of report
 Dual Circuit breaker
 The only manufacturing to offer
the SMS option
MAIN FEATURES
 8.4" TFT screen
 20 thermocouples
 2 USB ports
 Light weight 12Kg
DUAL ZONE HOT BONDER
Design in
cooperation with

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Composite Repair Solutions
IDEAL FOR
 Multizone and Universal
Repairs
ADVANTAGES
 Easy Mode TM
 Data acquisition
 Unlimited programs
 2 Quiet Venturi
 4 types of report
 Dual Circuit breaker
 The only manufacturing to offer
the SMS option
MAIN FEATURES
 4 heating connectors
 8.4" TFT screen
 32 Amp total
 20 thermocouples
 5 thermocouples per zone
 2 USB ports
 Light weight 12Kg
HOT BONDER 4-5 ZONES
Qualified by :
• Airbus (SRM & CMM)
• Boeing : SRM B787
• Eurocopter : all repair on structural parts.

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BOOSTER
Composite Repair Solutions
Our solutions to save time & money:
IDEAL FOR
 Control big heater mats or
other heat sources
ADVANTAGES
 Easy to use
 Compact & light
 The booster enhances the
strength of the signal
 IR Lamps, Hotguns & Heater
Mats controlled
 Safety: circuit breaker 16A &
GFCI 30mA
MAIN FEATURES
 Weight : 4.5Kg
 Input power : 240V / 400V
 Main power cable
 Interface cable between
bonder/booster
Input power Input power
110V/240V 110V/240V
Hotgun Heater Mat IR Lamp
HOT BONDER
2 zones 16Amp
HOT BONDER
4 zones
Input power
TRI 400V
Input power
110V/240V
32Amp

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Composite Repair Solutions
COMPOSITE REPAIR : IR LAMP
 Curing & Drying of small
surface in specific
environment
 Without control system
Design in
cooperation with
IR LAMP TYPEIDEAL FORIDEAL FOR

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Composite Repair Solutions
COMPOSITE REPAIR : IR LAMP
 Curing & Drying from
3 to 6 TCs
 No flash during the cure
 Touch Screen
 3 types of reports
 Audible alarm
 Easy to use
 3 to 6 Thermocouples
 3.2" color touch screen
 Storage : 9 programs
 USB Port & Matrix Printer
 3000W, 3300W, 6600W
 Horizontal or vertical
operation
 Vacuum Sensor
 With control system
IDEAL FOR IR LAMP TYPE
MAIN FEATURES ADVANTAGES

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OUR SOLUTION TO SAVE TIME & MONEY
Composite Repair Solutions
SOLUTION FOR SHIM DRYING
The shimming materials are required to fill small gaps in
rib-to-skin and their cure at room temperature takes
approximatively 12 hours.
Parts to shim
Liquid Shim
Ex: EA9394 …

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OUR SOLUTION TO SAVE TIME & MONEY
Composite Repair Solutions
SOLUTION FOR SHIM DRYING
Hot Air Box
+
Control unit
+
Hot Air Generator
=
Heat up at 65°C during 2,5 hrs +/-5°C
Reduce curing time  Save money
How to reduce by 5 times the Sim Drying cycle time

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OUR SOLUTION TO SAVE TIME & MONEY
Composite Repair Solutions
RAPID CURING resin system : 5 Heating Zone
• Universal Repairs
• Large size on tricky areas
IDEAL FOR

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OUR SOLUTION TO SAVE TIME & MONEY
Composite Repair Solutions
RAPID CURING resin system : 5 Heating Zone
• Reduce cycle time by 8 times
• +/-4°C at 65°C (+/-7°F at 150°F)
within 5 zones
• Pneumatic opening for 5 boxes
Super Puma
IDEAL FOR

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Composite Repair Solutions
The innovative curing solution for the repairs
of tomorrow

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Composite Repair Solutions
The innovative curing solution for the repairs
of tomorrow

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Composite Repair Solutions
The innovative curing solution for the repairs
of tomorrow

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
ACCESSORIES
QRC
Fabrics/consumable
Vacuum hoses

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Composite Repair Solutions
HEATER MAT
Flexible Heat Blanket
Stretchable Heat Blanket
IDEAL FOR
 Standard repairs
IDEAL FOR
 Standard & 3D repairs

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Composite Repair Solutions
HEATER MAT
Radome Heat Blanker, 2 zones
IDEAL FOR
 Randome repairs
A320 Radome with
heater mat
Radome heater mat on test

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Composite Repair Solutions
HOT GUN
IDEAL FOR
 Difficult shapes and access
ADVANTAGES
 Hughly portable
 Uniform heat distribution
 Long life cycle
MAIN FEATURES
 Power : 1000W to 3000W
 3m long inlet air hose and its
control valve
 Filter supplied

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Composite Repair Solutions
FLAT THERMOCOUPLES
IDEAL FOR
 Reduce cable marks on the
surface of your composite
materials.
ADVANTAGES
 Easy handling, time saving
when installed
 The thickness of a sheet of
paper
 Reduce leaks risk on your
vacuum bag
 Minimal mark on the surface
MAIN FEATURES
 Temperature: up to 260°
 Thickness: 0,3mm
 Available in type J or K
 Certification: BAC 5621

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Consumables
Composite Repair Solutions

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Composite Manufacturing Equipment
THANK YOU
CONTACT
Mr. Franck Martel
Managing Director
Email: fmartel@aeroform-composites.com
Tel: +33 4 78 86 86 00
Fax: +33 4 78 86 86 01