Jeff A Godfrey

US Patent:

20150165674, Jun 18, 2015

Filed:

Dec 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/965786

Inventors:

Michael Spellman - Rivervale NJ, US
Jeff Godfrey - Warrensburg MO, US
Gregory MacLean - Old Tappan NJ, US

International Classification:

B29C 65/00
G05B 19/4097

Abstract:

A method and system for assisting in the manufacture of composite parts such as those used for various high-strength assemblies such as aircraft wings, vertical stabilizers, racing car shells, boat hulls, and other parts which are required to have a very high strength to weight ratio. The system uses laser technology to measure the resultant surfaces of a first manufactured composite part. A computer system analyzes and compares the as-built dimensions with the required production specifications. Supplemental composite filler plies are designed including shape and dimensions. These plies are nested together into a single composite sheet and manufactured to minimize wasted material. The plies are then cut out and applied to the first part guided by a laser projection system for locating the plies on the part. The part is then re-cured. The final assembly is then re-measured for compliance with production dimensions.