System and method for validating and inspecting composite parts
US11314228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/50206
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A part analysis tool is used to analyze aspects of a composite part. The part analysis tool includes a verification control unit that compares numerical control data used to control operation of a forming system that is used to form the composite part to computer-aided design (CAD) data that includes an authoritative part definition for the composite part. The verification control unit determines whether the numerical control data is within one or more conformance thresholds related to the CAD data. The part analysis tool may also include an inspection control unit that compares inspection data of one or more plies of the composite part to the CAD data. The inspection control unit determines whether the inspection data is within the conformance threshold(s) related to the CAD data.
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