Dexmet to release new technical paper on Lightning Strike Protection at upcoming SAMPE Conference

Aug. 25, 2010 - PRLog -- Wallingford, CT, - Dexmet is now offering MicroGrid® precision expanded metal foils to makers of composite materials for lightning strike protection. Dexmet is the preferred vendor and supplier of lightning strike protection material to most major aircraft manufacturers today.

MicroGrid's single unit structure is superior to woven material in that it won't unravel or have loose strands that become problematic during processing into a pre-preg material or when conducting a dry lay-up. The homogenous design also ensures uncompromised conductivity between strands when forming the material to a variety of shapes and contours and provides a smooth surface on the end product.

MicroGrid's biggest advantage is Dexmet's ability to tightly control the manufacturing process to meet a specific weight, open area, and conductivity requirement. Dexmet's precision expanded metals and polymers allow engineers the option of varying materials according to specific strike zones on the aircraft or structure by adding very little weight to the aircraft or structure.

Printed copies of the 12-page technical paper will be handed out by Kenneth Mull at the conference, VP of the Lightning Strike Division at Dexmet. Visit http://www.dexmet.com for more information.

The SAMPE conference will be held October 11-14, 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT. Visit http://www.sampe.org for more information on the conference.

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Dexmet Corporation manufactures precision expanded metals, foils and polymers for applications needing exact mechanical and electrical properties. Dexmet is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is the leader in the manufacturing of foil gauge precision expanded metals and polymers serving a wide range of engineered product applications. Visit http://www.dexmet.com for details.