System for consolidating organic matrix composites using induction heating
US5591370A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12618
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for forming and consolidating organic matrix composites. An organic matrix composite panel comprising laid-up prepegs is placed between sheets of a susceptor material that is susceptible to inductive heating to form a workpiece. The resulting workpiece is placed within upper and lower dies formed of a material that is not susceptible to inductive heating. An induction coil embedded within the dies is energized and inductively heats the susceptor sheets surrounding the panel. The sheets in turn conductively heat the organic matrix composite panel. A pressure zone between the workpiece and one of the dies is pressurized to form the workpiece to the contour of a forming surface on one of the dies. The pressure in the pressure zone is maintained on the workpiece until the organic matrix composite panel is fully consolidated and formed.
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