Hexcel Corporation
Method for seaming multi-sectional composite tooling
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Abstract:
Method for seaming a multi-sectional composite tooling for use in molding large composite structures. The tooling includes at least two tooling sections that are made from quasi-isotropic sheet molding compound. The two tooling sections are seamed together with a scarf plug at the tooling surface. The scarf plug is composed of specially oriented layers of consolidated quasi-isotropic sheet molding compound. The scarf plug is made from the same type of quasi-isotropic sheet molding compound that is used to make the tooling sections.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
17 Apr 2019
Issue date:
21 Sep 2021