Fast cure process

摘要

A method for fast curing a component made from composite laminate. The method rapidly raising the temperature of the component by applying heat at an accelerated temperature for a ramp time, holding the temperature of the component at a set temperature for a set dwell time, and removing heat from the component to slow curing process. The method may additionally include inspecting the component after removing the component from heat, and curing the component a final time to equivalent or better strength.

主权项

1. A method for fast curing a component made from composite laminate, comprising:
assembling the component within a bond tool, wherein the bond tool is adapted to prevent inconsistent heating of the component; rapidly raising the temperature of the component at a rate of 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit per minute by applying heat at an accelerated temperature for a ramp time until the temperature of the component reaches a component temperature threshold; holding the temperature of the component at the component temperature threshold for a dwell time until the glass transition temperature is raised to a desired glass transition temperature threshold; and removing heat from the component to slow the curing process.