| abstract |
In one embodiment of the invention, an improved composite component is provided. A more efficient and improved manner of adhesive application for the manufacture of fibrous composite molded components is achieved. This results in improved finished molded parts having therein a sintered powdered adhesive layer. The manner of applying non-contact heat to the adhesive while in place on the core layer sinters the powder adhesive, enabling the sintered powdered adhesive to stay on the surface, without undesirable migration to the interior of a porous fibrous composite structure. The stability of the adhesive on the surface of the composite after heating at elevated temperatures is one feature of the invention. |