CPC B29C 70/342 (2013.01) [B29C 70/544 (2021.05); B29C 70/549 (2021.05); B29C 70/681 (2013.01); B29L 2031/3082 (2013.01); B29L 2031/3085 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method for hardening a preform into a composite part, the method comprising:
aligning a layup mandrel carrying a preform for insertion into an autoclave having an inner surface that is complementary to a contour of the preform;
sealing the layup mandrel into the autoclave; and
hardening the preform into a composite part via application of heat within the autoclave,
wherein hardening the preform comprises applying heat via heaters in the layup mandrel that are disposed under the preform.
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