Automated ply forming and compaction using flexible roller contact
A composite ply is compacted around a radius edge of the tool by a rolling former that rolls over the radiused edge and conforms to any contours along the length of the edge. The rolling former includes a compliant tubular member rotatably held in spaced apart roller assemblies.
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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13.02.2018
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Summary: | A composite ply is compacted around a radius edge of the tool by a rolling former that rolls over the radiused edge and conforms to any contours along the length of the edge. The rolling former includes a compliant tubular member rotatably held in spaced apart roller assemblies. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US201414446082 |