E-systems, Inc.

Raytheon Company

Keith D Elwell

Kyle G Fluegel

Gary L White

Roger D Key

Willie K Jackson

Stan W Thomas

A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional fiber-reinforced part utilizing the single-tool method of stereolithography. The tool is fabricated by designing the tool on a computer-aided design system and curing successive layers of a fluid medium via a computer-controlled irradiation source to form the three-dimensional tool. The desired part is generated by applying layers of resin-wetted fabric to the tool, curing the fabric on the tool, removing the tool from the designed part and cleaning, trimming and inspecting the designed part.

Method for manufacturing fiber-reinforced parts utilizing stereolithography tooling

A single-tool manufacturing process utilizing a stereolithographic tool for fabricating flexible reinforced rubber parts. The stereolithographic tool is fabricated using a laser and computer-controlled optical scanning system. Then fabric and resin are manually applied to the tool. The stereolithographic tool is utilized like a mold, with successive layers of fabric and resin applied thereto. After curing, the mold is shattered and removed from the designed part.

Flexible reinforced rubber part manufacturing process utilizing

Method for manufacturing fiber-reinforced parts utilizing

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Greenville, TX, United States of America

Keith D Elwell