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
Branch Head
Nancy M. H. Holloway
757-864-7849
Email: Nancy.M.Holloway@nasa.gov
Assistant Branch Head
Kenneth A. Deyerle
757-864-8317
Email: Kenneth.A.Deyerle@nasa.gov