Thermally efficient tooling for composite component manufacturing
US8337192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3085
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for manufacturing composite components. A tool is present for use in manufacturing composite components. The tool comprises an encapsulation layer having a shape, an insulation layer on the encapsulation layer, and an isolation layer on the insulation layer. The isolation layer has an outer surface capable of contacting a composite material laid up on the outer surface. The insulation layer is capable of insulating the encapsulation layer from heat applied to the composite material. The encapsulation layer is capable of maintaining a shape with the composite material laid up on the isolation layer during a curing process to form a composite component from the composite material.
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