TM 1-1500-204-23-11
Figure 3-26. Moisture Indicator
k. Adhesive Comb. The adhesive comb, igure
surface as it is drawn across the surfaces containing
3-27, is used to remove excess adhesive from bonding
paste adhesive.
surfaces. The comb remains perpendicular to the
Figure 3-27. Adhesive Comb
combination with metallic substructure. Non-oil based
lubricants such as BOE-LUBE, cetyl alcohol, and
Do not use oil based coolant. Do not use any
oil-free Freon may be used when authorized by the
type of coolant when holes will penetrate into
system speciic technical manual. Coolant becomes
bonded honeycomb or foam core structure.
more important as the thickness of the laminate
increases. The composite should not exceed 140
l. Coolant. Coolant can be used in conjunction
F during drilling or machining. Often, holes can be
with the cutting tool to ease the cutting process by
drilled successfully on thin carbon laminates without
removing debris and reducing heat buildup. A high
the use of coolant. Coolant use is mandatory when
pressure, light spray mist of water or air can be
