The present invention provides a method and apparatus for use in
manufacturing a composite part includes molding a composite part on a
lay-up tool, machining a sacrificial portion of a first surface for
securing a first hardware device with the composite part while the part
is on the lay-up tool and cutting the part forming a peripheral edge
while the part is on the lay-up tool. The method can further include
positioning the first hardware device in contact with a machined
interface of the composite part and machining the part including drilling
a plurality of positioning holes through the hardware device and the part
while the part is on the lay-up tool. The machining can include machining
the sacrificial portion creating a machined interface and positioning the
hardware device on the machined interface.