Method and apparatus for fabrication of composite tooling
US11981839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09J2463/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming a tool. A film is applied to a reference part. A vacuum is applied to cause the film to conform to a surface of the reference part such that an adhesive side of the film faces outward from the reference part and a release side of the film conforms to and contacts the reference part. A plurality of composite plates is adhered to the adhesive side of the film over a plurality of flat portions of the reference part. An adhesive material is applied to fill in a plurality of gaps between the plurality of composite plates. The adhesive material is cured to form the tool.
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