Composite structures / propulsion programs
Composite Rocket Motor Casings & Tubes
Lightweight filament-wound composite structures developed for propulsion programs where structural efficiency, repeatable manufacturing and qualification support matter.
- Engineering & winding
- Prototype & build-to-print
- Qualification support
Composite Structures Built Around the Program.
Steelhead applies composite design, material selection, winding-process development, tooling, manufacturing and test experience to rocket motor casings and cylindrical composite structures. Engagement can begin with an early concept, a defined performance envelope or a build-to-print requirement.
- Composite structural designEngineering support for the program’s structural and integration requirements.
- Process developmentFilament winding and manufacturability reviews connected to the design.
- Development hardwarePrototype and build-to-print manufacturing support.
- InspectionDimensional and structural inspection of the hardware.
- QualificationQualification and production acceptance test support.
- Production transitionLow-rate through scalable manufacturing pathways.
Engineering + filament winding
Design and Manufacturing, Developed Together.
Rocket motor casing development brings design and manufacturing together. Steelhead can support laminate and winding strategy, manufacturability reviews, process development, prototype hardware and the transition to repeatable production.
Composite hardware
Composite Tubes & Cylindrical Hardware.
Composite tubes and cylindrical structures are evaluated around the program. Discuss dimensions, materials, interfaces and performance requirements with the engineering team through the appropriate information-sharing process.
Structures for Propulsion & Aerospace Programs.
Public applications include launch-vehicle propulsion, tactical and defense propulsion systems, interceptor and missile systems, experimental propulsion, and cylindrical structural hardware.
Launch Vehicles
Pressure storage and composite structures for launch programs.
Defense & Missile Systems
Composite hardware and program-focused engineering for defense applications.
A High-Level Public Overview.
Customer-specific designs, detailed performance data, restricted technical information and program installation details are not published here. Contact Steelhead about a suitable discussion and information-sharing process.
Start with the requirement
Start With the Program Requirement.
Bring an early concept, build-to-print requirement or development objective. Share only nonrestricted information through the public inquiry form.