• Hexcel launched HexWeb CRPAA-5052-F80-12.0 Vented Flex-Core, a 12 lb./ft³ high-density 5052 aluminum honeycomb for space launch vehicles.
• New cell architecture targets higher formability to cut machining, reduce splicing, lower manufacturing complexity, support larger contoured composite structures.
• Integrated venting is designed to manage pressure differentials, address outgassing in ascent conditions for composite sandwich structures.
• Phosphoric acid anodized coating supports corrosion resistance; rated for service temperatures up to 350°F (177°C).
• Product will be showcased at CAMX 2026; offered in vented or non-vented configurations for space and other high-temperature aerospace uses.

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