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Adjustable-Pressure Mandrel For Making Composite TubesInflatable inner mandrel enables application of any desired pressure (within reasonable limits) during curing stage in fabrication of fiber/matrix composite tube. Consists mainly of sheath of silicone rubber sealed on aluminum tube. Composite material laid up on mandrel and enclosed in rigid outer die. Sheath on inner mandrel inflated to requisite pressure and regulated during curing. Assembly then placed in oven and cured at specified temperature.
Document ID
19930000340
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Jacoy, Paul J. (Caltech)
Schmitigal, Wesley P. (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18587
Accession Number
93B10340
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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