Method of making composite structure
US4081892A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1976 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0591
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a composite structure having precision surface openings, such as an air foil through which air can be drawn in for boundary layer control. A metallic face sheet is bonded to a base member that is formed with elongate channels which are to serve as air plenums. A protective metal strip is inserted into each channel, and a high velocity water jet is directed against the face sheet at the area of each channel to form a through slot opening. The protective strip protects the base material from the inpact of the water after it passes through the slot being formed.
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