Apparatus for curing a composite laminate
US8142707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C35/0288
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling the curing process during the manufacture of composite laminates and components. The apparatus including a temperature controlled vessel such as an autoclave in which the material is placed during curing and an infra-red temperature measuring device such as a camera located remotely from the component to measure the temperature of at least part of the material during curing.
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