Model and method for fabricating same
US5707477A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24149
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for fabricating a model includes the steps of stacking successive layers of aluminum honeycomb core to a desired height to form a block, machining the block to within a desired tolerance of the desired final contour, applying a layer of modeling material such as syntactic epoxy to the outer surface of the block, and machining the layer of modeling material to the desired contour. The result is a model from which a mold or composite parts can be fabricated, using high temperature and pressure processes if desired.
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