Products and Processes

Placeteco specializes in thermoforming, non-metallic machining,
composite and polyurethane interior parts and assemblies for aircrafts and helicopters
Produits développés
Produits développés - 2

Here’s a brief list of the products we manufacture

  • Glareshield (with or without upholstery)
  • Headliner assy (air valve, lights, harness)
  • Ventilation ducting system (twin sheets)
  • Handle (polyurethane)
  • Machining of non-metallic parts
  • Interior panel (thermoforming or composite)
  • Center console
  • Fuel cell block (polyurethane)
  • Arm rest (composite or polyurethane)
  • Many other parts

Processes

Thermoforming Non-metallic machining Composite Polyurethane Drape forming

Thermoforming

It can also be used to produce twin sheet forming parts, such as ventilation ducts.

Interior panel, ventilation ducting system, headliner assembly, etc.

Processes

  • Vacuum molding
  • Twin sheet forming

Materials

  • ABS
  • ABS/PVC
  • Acrylic/PVC
  • Polycarbonates
  • Polyetherimide
  • Polyethylene and others

Non-metallic machining

Machining of non-metallic materials using CNC machines

Processes

  • 5 axis
  • 3 axis (milling)
  • Router
  • Lathe

Materials

  • Foam
  • Ultem
  • Nylon
  • Teflon
  • Phenolic
  • Acrylic
  • Kydex
  • Polycarbonate
  • Delrin

Composite

Lightweight, high-strength parts. Parts can be simple laminates or laminates with a core.

Glareshield, pedestal, center console, side console, interior panel, arm rest, etc.

Processes

  • VARTM
  • Rolling in a clean room

Materials

  • Phenolic resin/Glass fiber
  • Epoxy resin/glass fiber
  • Epoxy resin/carbon fiber

Polyurethane

Suitable for molding flexible parts (headrests, armrests, etc.) or rigid parts (fuel cell blocks). Offers a wide range of customization options (color, texture, hardness).

Handle, head bumper, footrest, fuel cell blocks, etc.

Processes

  • Cast / Expanded

Materials

  • Rigid polyurethane
  • Flexible polyurethane

Drape forming

This process is well suited to acrylic forming.

Processes

Materials

  • Acrylic
  • Polypropylene

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