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Systems and methods for making indexed prepreg composite sheets and laminated composite articles

  • US 9,724,845 B2
  • Filed: 11/13/2014
  • Issued: 08/08/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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