ClosedMold Composites

Short Video Clips of Ron Nelson Demonstrating Golf Shaft Molding Process
US Patent #6,143,236, Nelson et. al.
(download Window Media Player 7)

#1 insertion of mandrel into bladder	#2 layup of first ply
#3 layup of first full length axial ply	#4 layup of a highly contoured ply
#5 layup of last ply	#6 removal of inner mandrel from bladder/preform
#7 loading of bladder/preform into tool	#8 mold closing and insertion in press
#9 beginning of cure cycle	#10 end of cure and removal of shaft from mold
#11 removal of bladder from shaft	#12 removal of mold parting plane flash

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ClosedMold Composites
4210 South Monarch Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84124

Phone (801) 277-0309
Fax (801) 277-0298
Cellular (801) 231-4912