Abstract: A method of constructing, assembling and disassembling a mandrel for fabricating a monolithic composite nacelle panel for use on an airplane comprises attaching a first fairing bar including an exposed ball roller assembly to a tilting plate; attaching a first outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a second outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a center section to said first outer section and said second outer section; attaching a nozzle section to said first fairing bar and positioned adjacent an inner wall of said first outer section, an inner wall of said center section, and an inner wall of said second outer section; attaching a second fairing bar to said first outer section, said center section, and said second outer section; and attaching a cavity section to said second fairing bar.

Abstract: A mandrel is disclosed for fabricating a monolithic composite nacelle panel for use on an airplane. Also disclosed is the method of constructing the mandrel, the method of assembling the mandrel, and the method of disassembling the mandrel.

Abstract: A method of constructing, assembling and disassembling a mandrel for fabricating a monolithic composite nacelle panel for use on an airplane comprises attaching a first fairing bar including an exposed ball roller assembly to a tilting plate; attaching a first outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a second outer section to said first fairing bar; attaching a center section to said first outer section and said second outer section; attaching a nozzle section to said first fairing bar and positioned adjacent an inner wall of said first outer section, an inner wall of said center section, and an inner wall of said second outer section; attaching a second fairing bar to said first outer section, said center section, and said second outer section; and attaching a cavity section to said second fairing bar.

Abstract: The mold described has walls disposed about the mold plates and vent pin retainer plates to permit a vacuum to be generated. The vent pins have been designed to be self cleaning. A pin having a generally cylindrical shape is used. A first portion of the pin has a face defined by a chord of the cylinder. The face leaves a small space between the pin and the opening wall which permits the atmosphere to be removed from the cavity. Below the first portion is a second portion, smaller in diameter than the first portion. Below the second portion is a third portion of essentially the same design as the first portion rotated 45.degree.. This portion cleans the walls of the opening when the pin is raised to eject the parts.

Abstract: A workholder having top and bottom frame portions defining a cavity through which a leadframe passes is described. Dew point, moisture, ports are placed in one of the top or bottom frame portions to allow continuous, real time monitoring of the moisture level in the processing environment. A series of clamping an indexing means are integrally disposed within the frame portions of the workholder to clamp and index the leadframes.