Inventors:
Robert B. Stewart - Boise ID
International Classification:
B29C 6502, B32B 3104
Abstract:
A method of and apparatus for forming composite parts comprising producing a composite mold surface having a high fiber volume and that is resistant to crazing, backing the mold surface with Viton rubber extending beyond the outermost peripheries of a part to be formed in the mold surface with heat and pressure and securing the Viton rubber in place, preferably using a composite mold base structure and with the Viton rubber clamped between the mold surface or by other mechanical means such as a composite retainer on the composite mold surface to receive and protect the edge of the Vitonrubber.