Method of making a cure tool with integrated edge breather
US8298473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S425/047
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of making a tool for curing a composite layup and a method of removing air and volatiles from a composite layup during curing. The tool includes a tool body having a surface adapted to support a composite layup and includes an integrated breather for allowing removal of air from the layup during curing.
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