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Aircraft Slosh-Mold: Start to Finish
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1. - Tool path programming using CAD/CAM system.
2. - Tool path is graphically verified using computer simulation.
3. - Verified tool path is converted to X,Y and Z commands that the machine will read.
4, 5 - Wood Block is placed on the maching and rough cutting begins.
6. - After both sides are cut on the machine, it is sanded and checked. A parting plane is then established for the fiber glass mold, which will be produced in the glass shop
Wood Pattern is sent next door to our Fiber Glass Shop
7. - Plastic face coat is applied.
8, 9 - Fiber glass cloth is infused with plastic resin, and layed up over face coat
10. - First half of mold is complete. Ready for second half lay-up.
11. - Mold is almost done. Now it's ready for paint, I.D. tags and end caps.
12. - Completed mold is shipped to Triumph Composites for part production.
Parts will be used as HVAC ducts for the new Boeing 787.
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