Fiber reinforced composite part and method of making same
US6004650A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24074
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for making a composite part. The method comprises the steps of: providing continuous strand material including continuous reinforcing fibers; providing a mold having an inner cavity; placing the continuous strand material in the mold cavity; providing a composite material containing discontinuous reinforcing fibers; adding the composite material to the mold cavity; and molding a composite part from the composite material and the strand material such that the part is reinforced by continuous and discontinuous reinforcing fibers.
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