Abstract: Core-skin bonding is improved between honeycomb and composite face sheets by applying a nylon-based (polyamide) adhesive to the edge of the honeycomb prior to bonding. Edge coating of honeycomb with polyamide adhesives is useful in further increasing the bond strength between honeycomb and prepreg face sheets, especially when the matrix resin of the prepreg is designed to adhere the prepreg to the honeycomb.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 7, 2005
Date of Patent:
May 10, 2011
Assignee:
Hexcel Corporation
Inventors:
Yen-Seine Wang, Robert Morrison, Clark Smith