Method for making static-dissipative composite structure with exposed conductive fiber

A method for applying a conductive fiber material to a surface, comprising the steps of:

• (a) applying a plurality of mask blocks to a conductive fiber material thereby forming a masked conductive fiber material having an unmasked area and a plurality of mask blocked areas, wherein the plurality of mask blocks inhibits infiltration of a liquid resin;
• (b) after step “(a)”, disposing the masked conductive fiber on the surface;
• (c) applying liquid resin on the masked conductive fiber material and the surface, such that the liquid resin infiltrates the unmasked area of the conductive fiber material;
• (d) curing the resin, such that the conductive fiber material is adhered to the surface by the cured resin;
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• (e) removing the plurality of mask blocks from masked areas of the conductive fiber material, such that the conductive fiber material becomes exposed in the previously masked areas.