Patent ID: 6620369
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: B29C

Abstract:
A method of forming a resin composite part utilizing a mold surface defining an elevated surface portion thereon for mitigating post-cure machining of the resin composite part, the method comprising the steps of:(a) forming a resin preform through projecting a three dimensional optical image thereon and cutting the resin perform according to the image to create a peripheral geometry similarly sized and configured as a configuration of the mold surface such as to accommodate the elevated surface portion of the mold surface therewithin, the resin preform further having peripheral edges accommodating the mold surface; and (b) curing the resin preform to form a resin composite part, the resin composite part being conformed to the configuration of the mold surface and the elevated surface portion thereof for mitigating post-cure machining of the resin composite part.