Pressure balanced processing of composite structures

Details Pressure balanced processing of composite structures Pressure balanced processing of composite structures

1990-07-25

1993-09-07

Epstein, Henry F.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Producing multilayer work or article

156285, 264516, 428116, B32B 312

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052426513

ABSTRACT:
A method of processing a composite structure in an autoclave involves producing a layup (10) with a low density honeycomb core (12) covered by resin impregnated composite face plies (14). The layup is sealed to a mold (18) under a vacuum bag (20). The layup is then cured in an autoclave under high temperatures and pressures. A vacuum is applied between the layup (10) and the vacuum bag (20) via a vacuum port (22), thus creating a pressure differential across the bag (20). This creates a compressive consolidating force on the composite face plies (14). Volatiles emitted during curing are drawn away through the vacuum port (22). The core (12) communicates with the autoclave by means of a pressurization tube (26) which penetrates the mold (18) and into the core (12), thus eliminating the pressure differential between the core (12) and the autoclave. Autoclave pressure is communicated throughout the entire core via perforations (13) in the honeycomb core (12).

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