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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2021
Teijin Automotive Technologies, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Hugh Foran, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Matthew Plauman, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Evan Freeman-Gibb, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Shawn Hawes, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
CSP INNOVATIONS, INC., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A tool for manufacturing a sandwich composite material component is provided that includes a lower tool having a surface configured to receive materials for forming the sandwich composite material component. An upper tool is also provided that has a sealing edge and a cutting edge. The upper tool and the lower tool are configured to be separated to an open position and to be brought together to a closed position, the upper tool and the lower tool define a cavity when in the closed position. A process for forming a sandwich composite material component is also provided.