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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2006
Michael L. Hestness, Forth Worth, TX (US);
Richard A. Luepke, Forth Worth, TX (US);
Gregory S. Mckee, Bedford, TX (US);
Allen D. Mader, Haltom City, TX (US);
Michael L. Hestness, Forth Worth, TX (US);
Richard A. Luepke, Forth Worth, TX (US);
Gregory S. McKee, Bedford, TX (US);
Allen D. Mader, Haltom City, TX (US);
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, MD (US);
Abstract
A method for placing a resin layer or shim on a frame member uses an overpress. The overpress has an inner surface with protruding nubs. The operator places a bead of liquid resin on the inner surface of the overpress, then clamps the overpress to the frame member. The clamps force the nubs of the overpress into contact with the frame member and allows the nubs to define a clearance between the overpress and the frame member. The liquid resin spreads throughout the clearance and cures. After the resin has cured, the overpress is removed from the frame member, leaving a layer of cured resin bound to the frame member. This layer is then machined to a desired thickness.