Methods and systems for manufacturing composite parts with female tools
US7622066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C70/543
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for manufacturing fiber-reinforced resin parts are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced resin part includes positioning a plurality of fibers on a mold surface of a female tool, and covering the fibers with a sealing layer. The method further includes pressing a portion of the covered fibers against an interior transition region (e.g., an internal radius) of the mold surface. While the portion of covered fibers is pressed against the interior transition region, air is removed from between the sealing layer and the mold surface to draw at least a partial vacuum between the sealing layer and the mold surface.
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