TM 1-1500-204-23-11
(k) Align the orientation for the ply being cut
of the part according to paragraph
with the ibers (uni-tape) or warp direc-
6-5 and paragraph 6-7 prior to mix-
tion of the repair material (woven fab-
ing the resin. Using an adhesive
rics).
spreader such as a brush or spat-
ula, apply a thin layer of adhesive
onto layup area just prior to laying
(l)
Trace around the periphery of the tem-
up irst ply.
plate using a permanent ink marker.
Remove the template and mark
If layup is to be pre-cured and sec-
each ply tracing with its orientation
2
ondarily bonded, tape a layer of
(0,90,+45,-45, etc.) and ply number.
release ilm over the layup tool/part.
Release ilm should be at least 1
(m) Look through the release ilm and ind
inch larger than the largest ply of
a warp yarn traveling down the approx-
the repair patch/detail. Using an
imate center of the ply and trace it onto
adhesive spreader such as a brush
the release ilm to aid in proper ply ori-
or spatula, apply a thin layer of
entation during the lay-up process.
adhesive to the release ilm in the
layup area.
(n) Cut each individual ply using scissors.
Avoid distorting the repair plies during
(p) Make a ply layup log similar to the one
cutting.
shown in igure 6-26, View A prior to
beginning layup. Mark on the log as
(o) Prepare the layup tool following these
each ply is laid up to prevent stacking
steps. Follow step 1 for a cocured
sequence errors.
wet layup and step 2 for pre-cured wet
layup.
If wet layup is to be cocured onto
1
part, clean and prepare the surface
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