Advanced Manufacturing Processes 
for Thermal Protection Materials

At Hera Technologies, we specialize in manufacturing, assembly, and refurbishment 
for thermal protection systems (TPS), each tailored to meet the aerospace industry’s 
stringent demands.

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Specialized Processes

Proprietary TPS Stabilization Processing: Our unique approach includes stabilizing materials, using specific advanced-geometry machining bits, and maintaining tight tolerances.

Advanced Machining: Utilizing three to five-axis equipment for intricate parts, and specialized tools for metallic and composite materials.

Environmental Control: Maintaining controlled environments for machining, with strict humidity and dust collection systems.

Stress Crack Prevention: Expertise in handling materials prone to stress cracks, ensuring integrity during machining.

Substrate Bonding: Proficient in bonding various thermal protection materials, with a focus on different ramping temperature cure and ambient temperature cure adhesives.

Custom Solutions: Tailoring machining processes to meet unique client requirements, enhancing creative problem-solving capabilities.

Surface Coatings: We apply specialized coatings in our advanced paint booths, ensuring durability and protection.

MATERIALS USED

Detailed Manufacturing Processes

CORK

Sourced from cork tree remnants, transformed into aerospace-grade cork using plasticized resin and phenolic binders. Hera Technologies machines cork in controlled environments to manage its tendency to plume, shrink, and expand, ensuring stability and precision.

METAL

Utilizing three to five-axis machining and turning for intricate parts is crucial for rocket structural components. Hera Technologies offers metallic machining with soft goods and substrate bonding for full assembly builds.

Composites

Handcrafted layers of composite materials and fibers are assembled and fused. Composites are machined with specialized tools to avoid stress cracks, ensuring safety and integrity.

FOAM

Varieties of foam, including closed-cell and open-cell types, are precisely manufactured. Hera Technologies controls machining for different densities, suitable for insulation and ground support.

PLASTIC

Ranges from nylon to acrylic, stabilized and machined to exact aerospace tolerances. At Hera Technologies we’ve pioneered techniques to overcome plastic’s non-flat nature from manufacturers and maintain stability during machining.

FABRIC

Used in diverse applications, from impact-resistant covers to acoustic barriers. Hera Technologies leads the launch vehicle industry in selecting and designing fabrics for optimal thermal protection.

Thermal Protection Materials

A variety of materials, each designed to resist high temperatures. We leverage specialized manufacturing to maintain tolerances and control contamination.

RUBBER

Primarily used for seals, requiring precision machining to maintain its malleability and smoothness. Each sheet is probed for tolerances, ensuring precision in seals and gap closings.

GASKETS

Manufactured specifically for conductivity resistance, using ultrasonic and oscillating knives for precise cutting. Hera Technologies has developed specialized processes to maintain thickness and tolerance control.

Aramid Honeycomb Core

High particulate material, stabilized through meticulous baking and environmental control processes. Machined with a focus on contamination prevention and precise reactions to environmental factors.

Metallic Honeycomb

Porous material requiring precision in preventing cell crushing and shifting during machining. Custom vacuum tables and specific machining tools are used to maintain tight tolerances.

CORK

Sourced from cork tree remnants, transformed into aerospace-grade cork using plasticized resin and phenolic binders. Hera Technologies machines cork in controlled environments to manage its tendency to plume, shrink, and expand, ensuring stability and precision.

METAL

Utilizing three to five-axis machining and turning for intricate parts is crucial for rocket structural components. Hera Technologies offers metallic machining with soft goods and substrate bonding for full assembly builds.

COMPOSITES

Handcrafted layers of composite materials and fibers are assembled and fused. Composites are machined with specialized tools to avoid stress cracks, ensuring safety and integrity.

FOAM

Varieties of foam, including closed-cell and open-cell types, are precisely manufactured. Hera Technologies controls machining for different densities, suitable for insulation and ground support.

PLASTIC

Ranges from nylon to acrylic, stabilized and machined to exact aerospace tolerances. At Hera Technologies we’ve pioneered techniques to overcome plastic’s non-flat nature from manufacturers and maintain stability during machining.

FABRIC

Used in diverse applications, from impact-resistant covers to acoustic barriers. Hera Technologies leads the launch vehicle industry in selecting and designing fabrics for optimal thermal protection.

THERMAL PROTECTION MATERIALS

A variety of materials, each designed to resist high temperatures. We leverage specialized manufacturing to maintain tolerances and control contamination.

RUBBER

Primarily used for seals, requiring precision machining to maintain its malleability and smoothness. Each sheet is probed for tolerances, ensuring precision in seals and gap closings.

GASKETS

Manufactured specifically for conductivity resistance, using ultrasonic and oscillating knives for precise cutting. Hera Technologies has developed specialized processes to maintain thickness and tolerance control.

ARAMID HONEYCOMB CORE

High particulate material, stabilized through meticulous baking and environmental control processes. Machined with a focus on contamination prevention and precise reactions to environmental factors.

METALLIC HONEYCOMB

Porous material requiring precision in preventing cell crushing and shifting during machining. Custom vacuum tables and specific machining tools are used to maintain tight tolerances.
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Safety and Innovation at Hera Technologies

Our commitment to safety is evident in our controlled manufacturing environments, dust collection systems, and stringent safety protocols. Our innovative approach has led to recognition in the industry, including a Quality excellence Award from Blue Origin in 2023.

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