OUT-OF-AUTOCLAVE AND ALTERNATIVE OVEN CURING USING A SELF HEATING TOOL

摘要

Method and apparatus for curing composite material to form composite structures are provided. A curing tool in one embodiment includes a curing tool that includes cured nano tube impregnated resin. At least two conductors are formed in the nano tube impregnated resin. The curing tool also includes a forming surface portion. The forming surface portion includes cured composite material of pre-preg material. The curing tool further includes at least a first insulation layer that separates the cured composite material from the nano tube impregnated resin.