Fabrication Technology Development Branch
(D212)

Provides a variety of fabrication technologies enabling the development of research oriented hardware for aeronautics, space exploration, and scientific programs at Langley Research Center. We develop one-of-a-kind test specimens, employing special fabrication techniques applicable to additive manufacturing, composites, plastics, polymers, and laser ablation.

Advanced Manufacturing and Composite Capabilities

3 & 5 Axis CNC Machining
Autoclaves
Automated Ply Cutter
Additive Manufacturing Systems – FDM/plastics, SLA/resins, SLM/metallics
and Projet Wax Printing
Brazing
Composites Processing Lab
Computer Aided Design (CAD) – Additive Manufacturing
Coatings/Paint Booths
Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication System – wire additive
Freezers – Storage of Prepreg Composite Materials
Grinding Room
Instrumentation – Test Articles
Integrated Structural Assembly of Advanced Composites (ISAAC) housed in
a ISO 7 Cleanroom Cell w/independent temperature and humidity control
Kilns/Ovens
Large Surface Tables for Layup & Assembly
Laser Ablation System
Laser Trackers
Materials Casting (Ceramic Models/Test Articles)
Overhead Cranes and Forklifts
Plastics Room – Adhesives, Resins, Paints, Solvents, etc.
Test Article and Tunnel Model Fabrication
Toolomg & Patterns
Precision Composites Machining
Classified Work Areas/Cells