{"id":33451,"date":"2025-04-24T10:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/non-categorizzato\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T18:44:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T18:44:55","slug":"skyward-experimental-rocketry-and-mascherpa-to-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/skyward-experimental-rocketry-and-mascherpa-to-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyward Experimental Rocketry and Mascherpa to Space"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; 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The <strong>boards installed<\/strong> inside the sounding rocket are subject to large <strong>temperature variations<\/strong>, <strong>vibration<\/strong>, and, in some stages,<strong>exposure to moisture<\/strong> or residues from <strong>propulsive fluids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Mascherpa supported the Skyward Experimental Rocketry team in the selection and testing of different <a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/conformal-coating-2\/\"><strong>conformal coating<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>protective paints for printed circuit boards and sealant adhesives<\/strong> useful in ensuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Moisture resistance.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Resistance to high temperatures.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Protection from contaminants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Inspectability<\/strong> and possibility of selective removal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Among the products that Mascherpa made available to Skyward Experimental Rocketry and that were then evaluated are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/products\/electrolube-afa-aromatic-free-acrylic-conformal-coating\/\"><strong>Electrolube AFA<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>acrylic paint<\/strong> free of <strong>aromatic solvents<\/strong>, applied by spray.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Electrolube CCRG<\/strong>, a solution with <strong>controlled curing capability<\/strong> and <strong>chemical stripper<\/strong> availability for <strong>localized removal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/products\/dowsil-744-rtv-adhesive-sealant\/\"><strong>DOWSIL 744<\/strong><\/a>, a one-component, pasty, flexible silicone sealant resistant to severe temperature changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">These solutions were tested on <strong>electronic boards<\/strong> developed in-house by the team, with the goal of introducing for the first time a <strong>complete protection cycle<\/strong> within Skyward Experimental Rocketry production.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Composite materials: lamination, release, and waste reduction<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">The Skyward-designed rocket features a structure made of <strong>composite material<\/strong>, specifically <strong>carbon fiber laminated<\/strong> onto internal molds produced by <strong>3D printing.<\/strong> The geometric complexity of the design requires solutions that facilitate <strong>release operations<\/strong>, improve <strong>surface finish<\/strong> and reduce the number of components needed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Starting from these specifications, Mascherpa&#8217;s team provided:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>PTFE<\/strong> release film (release film), used to facilitate the<strong>removal of the laminate<\/strong> from the mold and maintain the aesthetic and functional quality of the part.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Diasil 45 reusable vacuum bag<\/strong>, used for <strong>vacuum lay-up<\/strong> and subsequent firing of composite. 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