Abstract: A method for making a thermal insulating structure for providing thermal insulation, structural load accommodation, and noise attenuation for surfaces in aerospace systems that are exposed to high temperatures is disclosed. Structure to be protected is a high-temperature solid back sheet to which is a honeycomb core having a perforated buried septum is bonded to a substrate. A layer of cast fiber-ceramic insulation is secured to the honeycomb core, filling portions of the core outward from the septum and extending beyond the outer face of the core. To absorb structural loads, a densified top coat overlies the insulating layer. To minimize the transmission of shear-inducing loads into the insulating layer, the outer face of the honeycomb core has an irregular surface. Core cell vents extending through the walls of adjacent cells provide a controlled airspace between the back sheet and the buried septum through which a fluid coolant may be circulated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a sign or similar article by providing a fiber reinforced plastic laminate structure having pre-selected dissimilar laminate layers. After sandblasting, the dissimilar materials that have been exposed present different textured patterns to the observer, and therefore allow the sign designer greater latitude in the design and layout of the sign. Portions of the sign material may extend outwardly or downwardly from the sign body, for connection to the ground or any other secondary support structure. The materials of construction of the sign apparatus significantly enhance the longevity of the structure, as compared to the sandblasted wooden structures currently being used which are subject to rot or decay.

Abstract: An improved liquid crystal device for display is disclosed. The device is comprised of a pair of substrates on whose insides a number of electrode strips are formed in a matrix. The electrode strips are formed also near the periphery portions of the substrates which are unnecessary for the pixcels of the display. By virtue of the excess electrode strips, joining the substrates can be done without special attention to the coincidence of the substrates.

Abstract: In production of a planar wooden decorative article used for surface covering of furnitures and home interior decorations, a resin prepregnated sheet is prepared by impregnating a material sheet with hardenable resin solution and plurality of resin prepregnated sheets are combined with small wooden pieces to form a laminated composite which is then hardened by heating under pressure. The product has a rich woody impression due to inclusion of the small wooden pieces predominant in the surface region and high toughness coming from the laminated construction.

Abstract: A method of making a power transmission belt with discontinuous fibers by forming oppositely facing friction driving surfaces by grinding such that fiber protrudes from the driving surfaces and is bent exposing lateral side portions of fiber.

Abstract: A process for reclaiming plastic containers includes the steps of providing containers having an adhesive composition affixed thereto, sorting the containers, and internally pressurizing the containers. The steps also include adding heated liquid into the containers for liquefying residue within the containers and for loosening an adhesive composition affixed to the containers. The steps further include allowing the containers to depressurize, removing the liquid from the containers, and granulating the containers thereby forming granular masses.

Abstract: A process for applying a permanent filled engraved identification to the surface of an object such as a paving brick which is made of porous material.

Abstract: A strong marble tile trim for providing a smooth transition at an inside corner between two tile walls and at an outside corner for a termination point of tile, is shown in which the tile trim is made from permanently bonded strips with one of the strips having an exposed face formed as a quarter-round surface having a radius in the range of about 2.0 to 3.3 times the thickness of the tile. The method of making the strip is described in which two standard tiles have their major faces placed against permanently bonding mortar and, after being bonded, they are cut into strips and one of said strips has formed thereon, by grinding, either a concave or a convex surface having a radius in the range of about 2.0 to 3.3 times the thickness of the tile for which it has been formed, yet still within one tile thickness.

Abstract: A label peeler for peeling off a label attached to a side of a container such as a bottle includes a holder for holding the container, label scraping means for scraping the label off the container by effecting sliding movement in intimate contact with the side of the container, and driving means for varying the relative position of the container and the lavel scraping means to remove the label from the side of the container. With the container being held by the holder, the holder or the label scraping means or both are moved to vary the relative position of the container and the label scraping means while keeping the label scraping means in close contact with the side of the container, for thereby mechanically peeling the label off the container.

Abstract: A blanket is disclosed for an extended nip press which includes a shoe and a felt. The blanket includes a band-shaped body which defines an inner and an outer surface. The inner surface is smooth for cooperation with the shoe such that the inner surface slides relative to the shoe. The outer surface cooperates with the felt and the body is fabricated from monocoque fiber-reinforced polyurethane instead of a laminate to inhibit delamination and creep of the body during use of the blanket.

Abstract: A method of preparing corrosion resistant neodymium-boron-iron magnets is provided. The cleaned magnet is coated with zinc phosphate which neutralizes surface effects of contaminants and rinsed with chromic acid. A relatively large surface area having numerous mechanical interlocking sites receptive to adhesives and coatings is obtained. In one embodiment a durable, corrosion-resistant coating such as amide imide or specially formulated zinc-or chromium-rich epoxy primer is applied to the zinc phosphate coated magnet. This can be bonded to a substrate using a suitable adhesive. A flexible epoxy adhesive is used for bonding motor field assemblies.

Abstract: An improved liquid crystal device for display is disclosed. The device is comprised of a pair of substrates on whose insides a number of electrode strips are formed in a matrix. The electrode strips are formed also near the periphery portions of the substrates which are unnecessary for the pixels of the display. By virtue of the excess electrode strips, joining the substrates can be done without special attention to the coincidence of the substrates.

Abstract: A box beam comprises at least two elongated component blocks of granite, each containing at least one flat surface, the flat surfaces having identical dimensions. Igneous rock material is removed from the flat surface of at least one of the component blocks so as to form at least one open cavity in that component block. The interior cavity has boundary walls of a predetermined, though not necessarily uniform, thickness. The two component blocks are then bonded together along the remaining unremoved portions of the flat surfaces so as to form a box beam.The system described above for manufacturing hollow granite box beams reduces weight while maintaining stiffness comparable to that of the composite ceramic or metal beams along with the inherent stability of granite, e.g., low coefficient of thermal expansion, in a highly efficient manufacturing process.

Abstract: A grip of a golf club according to the present invention prevents slipping, when the grip is grasped by a hand opposite to a whip hand, by applying an area having a plurality of projections to the area of the grip corresponding to the respective bases of the middle finger, the ring finger and the little finger of the palm of the hand opposite to said whip hand and to the palm located on the extension of the neighborhood of the base of the little finger of said palm. Also, since there is an area where a plurality of projections or dents are formed being separated independently one by one. Accordingly, when the whole of the element body of the grip is ground from the surface in a uniform depth, the fiber is exposed in the area having a plurality of plane portions and the fiber is not exposed in the area having a plurality of jogs. In this area where the fiber is exposed, a moderate non-slip effect is obtainable and soft grip feeling is presented.

Abstract: There is proposed a process for the manufacture of wood fiber boards, wherein by far the largest part of the outer layers to be conventionally sanded away no longer consists of wood fibers but of wood dusts of a defined particle size, a material which is available as waste from other consolidations of wood raw materials. By employing the process of the invention, it also is possible to achieve an only small density drop towards the center of the board, so that this process is particularly suitable for the manufacture of medium density wood fiber boards with a weight of 600 to 950 kg/m.sup.3.

Abstract: The invention is a method of fabricating a fuser member by securing a generally cylindrical member of rubber around a core, the cylindrical member including metal oxides and having an outer surface with a plurality of holes that trap toner particles, typically in the 30 to 200 micron diameter range, and covering the outer surface of the cylindrical member with a layer of elastomer impregnated with metal oxides, the layer of elastomer filling a majority of the holes in the 30 to 200 micron diameter range and decreasing the number of metal oxide particles exposed on the surface of the cylindrical member.

Abstract: The process comprises the sequence of the following operations:(a) joining (3) of different elementary staples, each formed by a group of continuous or staple fibers to form a single staple;(b) possible twisting in one direction or the other with different angle of twist of said single twisted staple;(c) setting of the degree of moisture of said single staple (5) at the preestablished value;(d) resining of said moistened twisted single staple (6) with penetration of the resin to the value preselected for final use;(e) polymerization of said resined staple (7) with supply of heat to the values preset as a function of final use;(f) cooling of yarn (8) to store the condition of straightness in the capillary yarn thus obtained;(g) rewinding of the polymerized and cooled yarn (9) on a reel with orderly turns;(h) finishing of the outside surface of the yarn (FIG. 2) by removal of material, defining geometric shape and dimensions with high precision;(i) cutting of the finished yarn (FIG.

Abstract: DC bias currents are applied to a conducting wire of a thin film magnetic head to be inspected. When the DC bias currents (I.sub.0, I.sub.1, I.sub.2) are supplied to the conducting wire, the impedances (Z.sub.0, Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2) corresponding to the DC bias currents are measured. When a ratio (.vertline.Z.sub.1 -Z.sub.0 .vertline./.vertline.Z.sub.2 -Z.sub.0 .vertline.) corresponding to an overwrite characteristic (OW) reaches to a predetermined value by lapping tip portions of an upper magnetic layer and a lower magnetic layer of the magnetic head, the lapping process of the magnetic head is finished.

Abstract: The product of the invention is a plastic tape, for example pressure sensitive plastic adhesive tape, which can easily be manually torn, as from a supply roll, without the use of any tool. At least one edge of the tape is provided with a series of closely spaced points of weakness by cutting or tearing therein shallow slits or notches at which tearing can be easily initiated. Such points of weakness may be formed in the tape prior to rolling into a supply roll or may be imposed by working the flat side of a roll with sharp grit sandpaper or the like or by cutting means.

Abstract: A method of etching a surface of an article comprises adhering a negative image bearing film, having a first removable transparent support sheet adhered to an exposure side thereof, to a capillary or second film using a first adhesive. The capillary film has a second removable transparent support sheet adhered to a rear side thereof. A development side of the image bearing film is adhered to a front side of the capillary film opposite the rear side. The first removable transparent support sheet is then removed from the exposure side of the image bearing film and the image bearing and capillary films are sprayed with a solvent which creates a negative image in the capillary film corresponding to the negative image in the negative image bearing film. The two films are thus adhered together and adhered to the second removable transparent support sheet as a mask. The mask is dried and then sprayed with a second adhesive.

Abstract: Process and device for delabeling of plastic containers by immersing them in a liquid bath heated to above the disorientation temperature of the containers and thereafter separating the loose labels (optionally cups) from the container bodies by bringing them on an inclined sieve vibrating in such a way that when the screen deck is in its highest position in the vibrating motion, the component of motion parallel to the screen deck is directed toward the highest point of the screen.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing hollow furniture parts, such as table legs comprises conveying wooden laminae to a work station to form the furniture parts. The number of wooden laminae conveyed to a modeling unit provided with polygonally, preferably squarely arranged guide surfaces corresponds to the number of said guide surfaces. The wooden laminae slide across the guide surfaces while abutting said surfaces. The longitudinal edges of the individual lamina are undercut so that the laminae form a prismatic, hollow tube subsequent to being assembled. The side surfaces of said tube are mitred along the longitudinal edges of the tube, and the wooden laminae are glued together in pairs by means of a fast-drying glue applied shortly before the laminae reach the modeling unit. Support and/or end blocks are then optionally inserted in and glued to the inside of the prismatic tube. Finally the tube is cut into small pieces corresponding to the furniture parts.

Abstract: A method of and device for imprinting the upper surface of a container that has a closure at its upper surface, especially of a bottle with a head that is wrapped along with its cap all the way around with a blank, especially of foil, by applying the blank around the head while leaving part of the blank to project beyond it, wrapping the sleeve-shaped extension to one side against the upper surface of the cap, and pressing it down with a resilient pad. The disk is embossed at the upper surface, the blank of foil is pressed down with the resilient pad, forcing foil into the embossed areas, and the raised areas of the embossing are then burnished with a hard pressure-application component.

Abstract: A method of providing uniform application of pressure during thermocompression bonding of semiconductor elements onto a bonding surface of a semiconductor package is described. A member having a plane surface is interposed between the semiconductor element and the bonding tool to provide a uniform force distribution to the plane surface of the member and hence to the semiconductor elements. In a preferred embodiment, a plano-convex vitreous member is placed upon the top of the semiconductor element with the plane surface thereof contacting the semiconductor element. A bonding tool is brought into contact with the convex surface portion of the hemisphere transmitting a uniform force to the plane surface, Thus, uniform force is brought to bear upon the semiconductor element providing a uniform thermocompression bond between the semiconductor element and the bonding surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic recording medium comprising a first step in which a first magnetic layer, having a repetitive magnetization pattern formed by a magnetic head over its entire surfaces is formed on a base layer. The base layer and the first magnetic layer together form a first laminated body. In a second step, a second magnetic layer in which magnetic particles are oriented in a predetermined direction and which is thermally magnetizable is formed on a second base layer. The second base layer and the second magnetic layer form a second laminated body. In a third step, the second laminated body is bonded to the first laminated body.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for forming a composite material tube connection.On a rubber skin 1 are wound inserts 3 and 4 which form the extra thick portions required for snap fitting of the tubes, of the male end piece and of the female end piece, on these inserts and on the current part of the tube fibers 5 are wound circumferentially, on the tube is fitted a sleeve 6 previously formed, on the female end piece are bound strips 7 also formed previously, and a stop heel 10 is formed on the male end piece by a new winding.

Abstract: A process and product by process of making a polishing sheet material especially useful in the polishing of silicon wafer is disclosed. There is known a process of producing a poromeric suede-like polyurethane layer which comprises applying a solution of polyurethane on an impermeable synthetic resin film, subjecting the polyurethane layer to wet coagulation to form a honeycomb-like cellular structure of polyurethane on the synthetic resin film, removing the synthetic resin film from the cellular polyurethane layer, and abrading a thin surface skin of the cellular layer to form the poromeric suede-like polyurethane layer. In the present invention, a supporting layer made of a non-poromeric, soft synthetic resin sheet having good flatness is joined to a reverse side of the suede-like polyurethane layer to form a polishing sheet material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming an integral three-dimensional object from laminations of the same or gradually varying shape. The apparatus includes a supply station, a work station for forming a material into a plurality of laminations for the three-dimensional object, a control station for directing the operation of the work station, an assembling station for stacking the laminations in sequence into the three-dimensional object, and bonding the laminations to complete the formation of the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A microwave integrated circuit is comprised of a ferrite plug in an alumina substrate, fused therein by a glass composition thermally compatible with both plug and substrate, thereby filling any voids at the interface with dielectic material to minimize circuit losses. The method of assembly permits metalizing the substrate after insertion of the plug, minimizing conductive tracking on the substrate, and facilitating alignment of the metalized circuit with the plug.

Abstract: A process for fabricating graphite/epoxy tools where graphite/epoxy lamin is laid up on a mandrel to form an oversized shell which is subsequently machined to conform to the design dimensions.

Abstract: Method for repairing damaged metal surfaces comprising the steps of:(1) exposing bare metal surface in the vicinity surrounding the damaged area to be repaired,(2) cleaning the bare metal surface,(3) providing a thin, corrosion-resistant patch consisting of a covering member having a face side, back side, and edge side bounded by said face side and said back side, and having a layer of adhesive, preferably a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and coated on said back side, and(4) applying the corrosion-resistant patch to the damaged surface, said patch adhering to the bare metal surface adjoining and surrounding the patch, and(5) applying a sufficient amount of flexible putty to the bare metal surface adjoining and surrounding the patch so that a smooth transition running from the face side of said covering member to the metal surface is obtained.This method does not require the use of two-component body fillers, thus simplifying sheet metal repair for the novice.

Abstract: A wooden tile which is preferably used for floor covering is formed by a number of individual members which are bonded together. The wooden tile is made by knife cutting a sheet of wood from a substantially stressless piece of timber and then cutting the individual members from the wooden sheet. Adhesive such as ureaformaldehyde is applied to the edges of the members to bond them together. Alternatively, the individual members are adhesively bonded onto a mesh and some adhesive seeps between the edges of the members. The tile so formed is flexible, durable and economic to manufacture.

Abstract: A method for the production of an embossed laminate containing at least two layers, in which a thin top layer of stretchable material is backed with an unvulcanized bottom layer of rubber and pressed with a platen which has recesses which are arranged in a pattern and have a depth exceeding the thickness of the top layer, in which the two layers are bonded and solidified together by vulcanization, and in which at least the top layer is removed in the area of the projections by a cutting, milling or grinding process performed on a straight line, the laminate being exposed to a pressure and deformation acting perpendicular to its surface during the removal of the top layer in the area of the projections.

Abstract: The present process allows recycling used tires which are at present considered to be no longer suitable for restructuring according to known processes.According to the invention a preliminary control is carried out, also by scanning by means of a laser, to assess the seriousness of the internal ruptures and deformations due to impacts or other causes, discarding tires which are too damaged, while the thread and the metallic belts of the remaining tires which can be used are removed therefrom by scraping, the entire tire assembly being reconstructed, by vulcanizing before mounting the tread, and checking again with the laser to detect bubbles or other defects correcting the defects, obtaining a perfect assembly (FIG. 25) on which the tread which is vulcanized again, is lastly mounted.

Abstract: A system (20) for separating the labels, base cups and caps from plastic bottles for subsequent recycling includes an endless belt (26) mounted for movement around a course. The bottles are attached to the endless belt (26) by means of carriers (32) for advancement between heaters (56, 80) to soften the adhesive securing the labels and base cups. The base cups are removed with a first pair of rotating brushes (68) while the labels are removed with a second pair of rotating brushes (86). The caps are removed with a rotating blade (96). In a second embodiment (110), the bottles are heated by immersion in a tank (112) of hot liquid (114).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a sign or similar article by providing a wooden substrate having an upper surface; providing a laminate formed by several plies including a ply of sandblast-resistant material, an adhesive, a ply of vinyl, another adhesive and a carrier ply; cutting the laminate to form a template of a desired configuration and applying the template to the upper surface of the substrate, sandblasting the upper surface of the substrate which removes an upper surface strata thereof which is exposed to the sandblast material while unexposed surface strata is uneffected, and thereafter removing the sandblast-resistant ply from the vinyl ply forms a permanent upper covering/indicia/design atop the selected area of the substrate unaffected by the sandblast material.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a magnetic head, a magnetic layer is sputtered or evaporated on a surface of a first substrate of glass or nonmagnetic material and a nonmagnetic material such as glass is sputtered on one end face of the composite body formed by the substrate and the magnetic layer to form a gap filling layer. A second substrate of the same material and thickness as the first is bonded thereto with the magnetic gap filling being interposed therebetween. Magnetic material is sputtered or evaporated on the bonded substrates until a predetermined thickness is reached to form a second magnetic layer. The magnetic layers are then lapped to reveal an edge of the gap filling layer between adjacent edges of the two magnetic layers.Since the gap filling layer is formed by sputtering method, magnetic gap length can be precisely determined and since the thickness of the magnetic layers determines the track width, a magnetic head having a narrow width can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: A filter for use in combination with a cathode ray tube screen to transmit light and absorb other types of energy comprises a translucent plastic substrate onto which is applied a wire mesh impregnated with a thin layer of a bonding agent which constitutes one surface of the filter. In manufacturing the filter, a thin layer of the bonding agent is deposited on the topside of a platen, and the mesh is pressed into the bonding agent to cause it to impregnate the mesh. The translucent plastic substrate is placed on the impregnated mesh, and pressure is applied between the substrate and the platen to form a laminate. Thereafter, the laminate is cured and separated from the platen, after which it may be placed in a mold and formed into a curved shape.

Abstract: To relieve stresses in a plastic weld which may weaken the weld and increase its susceptibility to solvent-induced crazing or cracking, forces are applied to the weld zone (the interface between welded parts) after it has cooled to solid condition, but preferably when it is at a higher temperature than the regions of the parts adjacent thereto, which forces are higher than the yield strength of the material at the weld zone and lower than the yield strength of the material in the regions of the parts adjacent to the weld zone. The forces thereby cause yielding or plastic deformation which effectively relieves certain thermally induced stresses in the weld. Tensile stresses in the weld are thereby relieved, to reduce susceptibility of the weld to solvent-induced crazing or cracking.

Abstract: A process for fabricating display panels in which which comprises printing one surface of a pulp paper with a plurality of printed image layers exactly overlaying and aligned with each other bonding; the image bearing surface of the pulp paper bonded to one surface of a panel base; and removing the pulp paper so that the display image is transferred to and remains on the panel base.

Abstract: A plastic bottle delabeling apparatus in which a series of heated rolls that are driven at increasingly greater peripheral velocity engage the plastic bottles to flatten and stretch the bottles. While flattening the bottles, the apparatus heats the plastic bottle surface by the contact with the heated rolls, effectively softening the bond of any label to the bottle. The flattened bottle is then passed through a pair of opposed rotating brush rolls which strip the loosened label from the bottle. The rolls are in vertically opposed sets with the peripheral velocity of the sets of rolls being successively greater in the direction of movement of the bottles therebetween.

Abstract: A method for making a cosmetic pencil having a lead of solvent-based cosmetic composition.The leads are packaged in an airtight container, such as a plastic bag and stored in a freezer at a temperature below approximately 0.degree. for approximately 12 to 168 hours. The leads are then stored at room temperature for at least two hours and unpackaged. Then the leads are encased in grooved slats to form an assembly which is wrapped with airtight wrapping.

Abstract: A process for making substrates for interconnecting components in which a filament is applied and affixed to a base in a pre-programmed pattern, the base surface and applied filaments are coated with a coating and the coating is hardened to form a substantially flat surface over the base and filaments. The coated base is then positioned on a table movable along "x" and "y" axes and the coated base is positioned under a high energy beam at pre-programmed points on the applied filament pattern and access openings are formed in the coating on the base at such points to expose the filament at each such point so that the exposed filament can be interfaced with the exposed surface of the coated base and articles for mounting and interconnecting components formed thereby.

Abstract: A process for making substrates for interconnecting components in which a filament is applied and affixed to a base in a pre-programmed pattern, the base surface and applied filaments are coated with a coating and the coating is hardened to form a substantially flat surface over the base and filaments. The coated base is then positioned on a table movable along "x" and "y" axes and the coated base is positioned under a high energy beam at pre-programmed points on the applied filament pattern and access openings are formed in the coating on the base at such points to expose the filament at each such point so that the exposed filament can be interfaced with the exposed surface of the coated base and articles for mounting and interconnecting components formed thereby.

Abstract: A display panel comprising a plurality of printing ink layers having the same patterns one another being formed on the surface of a transparent substrate by means of transferring operation and a semi-opaque layer existing among the printing ink layers adjacent to each other; a display panel obtained by forming a pattern involving arbitrary characters, figures or pictures on the surface of a substrate by means of transferring technique; and a process for forming such pattern.

Abstract: First, a decorative sheet is produced by forming in sequence on a base paper such as titanium paper an ordinary printed layer and a heat-foamable printed layer, respectively with desired patterns. The decorative sheet is then impregnated with a thermosetting resin liquid and dried. The dried impregnated decorative sheet is superposed on a substrate such as a core sheet, and the resulting laminated structure is sandwiched between a pair of heating plates and heated and pressed whereby a thermoset integral structure with the pattern of the foamable printed layer foamed is produced. The entire surface of the integral structure is coated with a solvent to swell the foamed pattern layer and then rubbed to remove the swollen foamed pattern layer and form concavities thereat. The resulting thermoset resin decorative sheet or plate is provided with deep distinct concavities coincident with the pattern of the heat-foamable printed layer as well as a good surface luster.

Abstract: A golf club, such as a driver, includes a body portion formed of natural uncompressed hard wood having an angled face on one side thereof. A wedge component formed of laminated highly compressed densified wood is bonded to the angled face of the body portion and forms a striking face and partial bottom face for the club head. Weight is concentrated near the striking face and bottom face to improve club controllability, balance and striking efficiency. Pre-weighing of wood veneers prior to compressing enables control and location of club head center of gravity. Final shaping of the club head is accomplished on a copying lathe.

Abstract: An optical star coupler for use in optical systems with multi-mode optical fibers for interconnecting two groups of system fibers, characterized by the star coupler comprising a mixing element, two groups of optical fiber elements and an arrangement for positioning the mixing element and the groups of fiber elements in the same plane. The mixing element is a planar waveguide which has an input and output end which are interconnected to groups of the fiber elements with a packing density of each group of the fiber elements at the input and output ends being as high as possible. The planar waveguide has a thickness approximately equal to the diameter of the fiber elements and the diameter of each of the fiber elements is approximately equal to the core diameter of the system fiber to which it is connected and all of the fiber elements are selected to be of one type of fiber which are either gradient fibers or stepped profile fibers.

Abstract: A process affixes a honeycomb structure to a plate in a manner whereby the structure and the plate may be chucked and the exposed surface of the honeycomb may be machined. The steps of the process include applying to the surface of the plate a viscous coating of honey; embedding one surface of the honeycomb in the viscous honey coating to leave the opposite honeycomb surface exposed for machining, and curing the coating to more tightly secure the honeycomb to the surface.

Abstract: A wooden wind turbine blade is formed by laminating wood veneer in a compression mold having the exact curvature needed for one side of the blade, following which the other side of the blade is ground flat along its length but twisted with respect to the blade axis.