Thickness of fluorocarbon elastomer films applied in contoured shapes by vacuum forming is difficult to control at sharply curved areas. Process for spraying contoured fluorocarbon elastomer films of uniform strength and thickness has been used instead of vacuum forming to fabricate curtain covering external tank of Space Shuttle. Conventional spray equipment may be used.


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    Title :

    Film coatings for contoured surfaces


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    Publication date :

    1981-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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