Joining of elastomeric pad onto composite part

摘要

According to one embodiment, a method comprises calendering (310) an elastomeric material into an elastomeric layer (220) having a thickness that is more uniform than the elastomeric material prior to the calendaring. After calendaring, the elastomeric layer (220) is vulcanized (320) to a composite shim (210) comprising at least one reinforcement layer and at least one layer of adhesive.