Post on 10-Feb-2017
Composite Panel Repair Tool
GROUP GGUSTAVO CORREA,
JOHN KEARNEY, SENG HOU LOI (NICHOLAS),
MARC POYNTER, OWEN LAU
The problem
Time consuming Not that accurate
Dips or high spots in surface can cause disbond in replacement skin.
Can also affect airflow, and possible interference with other surfaces.
Standard procedure
Cut out damage by hand with cutting wheel or grinder etc.
Shaping replacement core by hand sanding Use angle grinder. Use DA sander. Use flat long block for best possible hand finish.
Our solution
Vacuum Suction Mount
Router
Damage Cutout
Aircraft Flap
Bar Slide
Our SolutionBonded in replacement CoreNeeds Trimmed to Match Existing Contour.
Our Solution
Rollers Follow Existing Contour Around Repair Cutout to Trim Replacement Core to Match
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Step Sanding Tool Kitsby Dark Matter Composite Ltd
List Price: £ 1,700 ~ £ 2,000
HOUSE OF QUALITY
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Overall Decision Matrix
How to Secure our Jig
Potential materials Aluminum Polymers
Injection Molding Parts Teflon Nylon Polypropylene
Reasons: Durable Light weight Chemical ResistantAcetone, alcohol, MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone)
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Manufacturing
Plastic production suppliers from Asia. Lower material and labor cost. Polypropylene (PP) is chosen because it is cheap and durable. The cost of production (including electricity and labor cost) for
plastic molding is approximately USD 6.50 per hour in Asia. Suppliers use NISSEI Injection Molding Machine to produce our
plastic parts. FedEx Freight Shipping from Asia to Los Angeles, then UPS
ground shipping to Indianapolis.
Nissei Injection Molding Machine
Injection Mold
Type of Plastic
Material Cost for Plastic Production
Total Cost (Plastic)Per Assembly
Local Supplier Cost
Grand Total Cost Per Assembly
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