Composite recycling
AssigneeAirbus Operations GmbH
InventorMohammed AL-TAYAWE
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Abstract
A method of processing a piece of composite material for recycling is disclosed using that processed composite material to form a new composite part. The composite material is scored in order to weaken the material and make it more pliable, this scoring creating a series of substantially parallel notches and ridges which may be complementary in size to permit interlocking. The composite material is cut in a different direction to the scoring to form strips suitable for recycling. The strips may be recycled into a new composite part by pressing them in a mould with a resin.
Claims14
A method of processing a piece of composite material for recycling, the composite material comprising a reinforcement and a matrix, the method comprising:
- scoring a first face of the material in a first direction to create a series of substantially parallel notches and ridges in the first face of the material, such that it is weakened and easier to bend;
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- cutting the material in a second direction such that strips of weakened composite material are formed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.