Method Of Applying Surface Riblets To An Aerodynamic Surface

Abstract: A method for applying texture to an aerodynamic surface (402) is provided. A master plate (100) is provided having a textured surface. A first material (200) is then applied to that surface and cured forming a caul sheet with a negative impression of the master plate textured surface. A surface to which a texture is to be applied is then provided; this may be an aerodynamic surface. Another material (300) different from the first is then applied to the aerodynamic surface and the caul sheet is placed on top. The second material is cured and the caul sheet is removed. The second material is adhered to the aerodynamic surface and has a surface that is substantially a negative impression of the caul sheet textured surface and substantially similar to the master plate textured surface.

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