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A method is disclosed of folding a honeycomb panel, the panel preferably comprising a honeycomb core having opposing face sheets. A slit is preferably cut through one face sheet and the underlying honeycomb core and a wedge is driven into the honeycomb panel at the location of the slit. The wedge cr

A method is disclosed of folding a honeycomb panel, the panel preferably comprising a honeycomb core having opposing face sheets. A slit is preferably cut through one face sheet and the underlying honeycomb core and a wedge is driven into the honeycomb panel at the location of the slit. The wedge crushes the honeycomb core to a preselected depth with a preselected angle whereby the crushed honeycomb core forms a hinge. The honeycomb panel can then be folded along the hinge in a direction opposite the intact face sheet.

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[ That which is claimed is:] [13.] An apparatus for manufacturing a foldable honeycomb panel, said honeycomb panel comprising a honeycomb core and opposing face sheets, said apparatus comprising:a) a knife for cutting a slit into one of the opposing face sheets;b) a crushing device capable of formin

[ That which is claimed is:] [13.] An apparatus for manufacturing a foldable honeycomb panel, said honeycomb panel comprising a honeycomb core and opposing face sheets, said apparatus comprising:a) a knife for cutting a slit into one of the opposing face sheets;b) a crushing device capable of forming a generally non-rectangular trough in the honeycomb panel; andc) means for driving said crushing device along said slit to crush the honeycomb panel to a predetermined depth to form the generally non-rectangular trough, the honeycomb panel capable of being folded about said trough.