Ross Latham, Deputy Engineering Manager at MGR Foamtex, emphasises the importance of the company’s close partnership with customers to achieve a high-quality bespoke finished product, with constant communication, agreed milestones and assembly trials. Most parts, he says, include at least two grades form the ZOTEK F OSU range.
The process begins with vacuum forming a flat sheet of XR. “ZOTEK F OSU XR is a welcome alternative to solid thermoplastics that offers comparable rigidity but with a weight saving of 50%,” says Ross. “With aviation heavily focused on weight saving and greener flight, this is a very attractive proposition for our customers.”