20120255669 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LARGE MOLDED MONOLITHIC PRODUCTS - The present invention provides a process for making monolithic fiber composite parts comprising the steps of providing a first mold part having a first inner surface and a second mold part having a second inner surface. Applying a gel coat to the first inner surface and to the second inner surface and then curing the gel coat. Placing a fiber reinforcement fabric onto the gel coat. Placing a removable mandrel, shear web components and a partially inflated bladder bag onto the fiber reinforcement fabric. Wrapping the fiber reinforcement fabric over the mandrel, the shear web components and the bladder bag. Sealing the second mold part to the first mold part to form a closed mold and fully inflating the bladder bag. Providing a vacuum feed and a resin feed onto the closed mold. Applying vacuum to the closed mold through the vacuum feed and removing the mandrel. Infusing resin into the vacuum closed mold through the resin feed to form a part. Curing and hardening the part. Unsealing the second mold part from the first mold part and removing the part. | 10-11-2012 |