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Methods of making preforms for resin transfer molding

US5733494A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 1996
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1705
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Improvements relating to composite materials. In a first aspect of the invention a distinctive and a less costly RTM preform is provided, along with a method of making it. In a second aspect of the invention, a distinctive preheating of an RTM preform provide enhanced surfaces on RTM composite articles.

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