Abstract: A system and method for finishing a composite panel having undesired pores formed therethrough. A sander receives and scuffs up one or more surfaces of the composite panel and a roller receives liquid UV sealant from a source of UV sealant and rolls the UV sealant onto at least one surface of the composite panel, such that the UV sealant at least partially fills the pores. Then, a curing apparatus cures the UV sealant applied to the composite panel. The sanding, UV application, and curing steps may be performed once or numerous times depending on how many layers are needed to sufficiently smooth out surfaces of the composite panel such that the pores are no longer detectable, and the finished surfaces of the composite panel are ready for painting or other post-finishing processes/subsequent decorative applications.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for connecting an edge of one panel to an edge of a second panel. Recesses are formed into the edges of each panel, and two distinct inserts are pressed into and held within the recesses. The inserts include holes for receiving epoxy, and epoxy conducting shafts and circuits are formed on the outside of the inserts to assist in the encapsulation of the insert within each panel edge.

Abstract: A system for connecting two panels together. A recess is formed in the edge of one panel, and an insert is pressed into and held within the recess. The top of the insert includes holes for receiving epoxy, and epoxy conducting shafts and circuits formed on the outside of the insert assist in the encapsulation of the insert within the panel edge. The top of the insert includes an aperture formed such that a fastener can be received into a cavity formed in the recess and then driven to be secured into a fastener-receiving insert installed into the second panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for connecting two panels together. A recess is formed in the edge of one panel, and an insert is pressed into and held within the recess. The top of the insert includes holes for receiving epoxy, and epoxy conducting shafts and circuits formed on the outside of the insert assist in the encapsulation of the insert within the panel edge. The top of the insert includes an aperture formed such that a fastener can be received into a cavity formed in the recess and then driven to be secured into a fastener-receiving insert installed into the second panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for connecting an edge of one panel to an edge of a second panel. Recesses are formed into the edges of each panel, and two distinct inserts are pressed into and held within the recesses. The inserts include holes for receiving epoxy, and epoxy conducting shafts and circuits are formed on the outside of the inserts to assist in the encapsulation of the insert within each panel edge.