Methods for forming thermoplastic parts with freeform tooling
US10493689B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a method of prototyping a thermoplastic composite part. The method comprises fabricating one or more discardable freeform tooling elements via a rapid manufacturing process. The method further comprises forming thermoplastic composite materials into a thermoplastic composite prototype part using the one or more discardable freeform tooling elements. The method further comprises separating the thermoplastic composite prototype part from the one or more discardable freeform tooling elements.
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