Systems and methods for making indexed prepreg composite sheets and laminated composite articles
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1. A method of making an indexed prepreg composite sheet, the method comprising:
- forming discrete regions in a resin film layer, wherein the discrete regions are arranged in an indexing pattern;
forming a precursor prepreg composite sheet by impregnating a fiber reinforcement with the resin film layer having a viscosity, wherein the discrete regions of the resin film layer form non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet; and
replacing the non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet with indexing openings.
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Abstract
A method of making an indexed prepreg composite sheet is disclosed. The method comprises forming discrete regions in a resin film layer. The discrete regions are arranged in an indexing pattern. The method also includes forming a precursor prepreg composite sheet by impregnating a fiber reinforcement with the resin film layer having a viscosity. The discrete regions of the resin film layer form non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet. The method additionally includes replacing the non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet with indexing openings.
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1. A method of making an indexed prepreg composite sheet, the method comprising:
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forming discrete regions in a resin film layer, wherein the discrete regions are arranged in an indexing pattern; forming a precursor prepreg composite sheet by impregnating a fiber reinforcement with the resin film layer having a viscosity, wherein the discrete regions of the resin film layer form non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet; and replacing the non-impregnated regions of the precursor prepreg composite sheet with indexing openings. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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