Ceradyne, Inc.

Gary Robblee

Vasilios Brachos

Vincent Borbone

Paul Crowther

A system, machine and method of forming a composite structure. The composite may be placed between a first mold half and a second mold half and heated at a first temperature, T, and held at a first pressure, P, wherein the first pressure is applied to the structure through the first and second mold halves. In addition, the composite may be cooled at a second temperature, T, and held at a second pressure, P, wherein the second pressure is applied to the composite through the first and second mold halves, wherein T&#x3e;Tand P&#x3c;P. The composite may also be removed from the first and second mold halves, wherein the composite has a near-net shape.

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Wilmington, MA, United States of America

Gary Robblee