Method and apparatus for laminating composite materials

Details Method and apparatus for laminating composite materials Method and apparatus for laminating composite materials

1987-12-03

1989-09-26

Lesmes, George F.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156382, 156497, B32B 3120

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048697702

ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for preventing buckling of thermoplastic composite laminates during an autoclaving process. Edge strips are placed around the periphery of the laminate to prevent the vacuum bag of the autoclave from making contact with the edges of the laminate when the autoclave is pressurized. As a result, the vacuum bag is prevented from imparting inwardly directed forces to the edges of the laminate which could otherwise cause the laminate to buckle.

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