Description / Abstract:
This recommended practice describes the material, related
equipment, and particular processing technique utilized in process
science curing of composite hardware where pressure is imparted
specifically to the resin of curing composites. Included as
Appendix "A" to this ARP is a discussion of the particular
techniques developed for a processing science philosophy which has
consistently produced void and porosity-free, large area, thick
composite structures.
An understanding of the processing philosophy resented in
Appendix "A" is important because the approaches techniques used in
processing composite hardware presented in this ARP are unique
compared to normal industry practice.