PANEL FABRICATION SEQUENCES
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| Typical work sequence for most panels, | pers | hrs | hrs | days |
| Varies some with size and complexity of details |
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| clean mold from previous use | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| cut glass for first lamination | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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| prepare foam and fit to mold, radius cuts, edges tapered | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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| mask mold edges then apply release | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| laminate 3x DB170 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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| Apply foam core and vacuum bag entire mold | 3 | 1 | 3 |
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| remove vacuum materials after cure (minimum one day) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| contour and prepare for second lamination of 3 x DB 170 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| laminate 3x DB170 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| depending on details | 1 to 2 | 3 to 6 | up to 12 | 5 to 7 |
| remove finished part and transport to storage area | 4 | 1 | 4 |
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| elapsed time, depending on curing temperatures this time of year, 7 working days |
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