Formed sheet metal composite tooling
US8858853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for manufacturing a tool for creating composite components. A sheet metal material is secured over a forming tool in an incremental sheet metal forming machine. The sheet metal material is incrementally shaped with a stylus to form a shape for the tool. The tool is removed from the incremental sheet metal forming machine when the shape for the tool is complete. Composite materials on the tool are laid up, wherein the shape of the tool provides a desired shape for a composite component.
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