CPC B29C 70/543 (2013.01) [B29C 70/44 (2013.01); B29C 70/549 (2021.05); B29C 33/02 (2013.01); B29C 70/68 (2013.01); B29C 2033/023 (2013.01); B32B 27/08 (2013.01); B32B 37/0046 (2013.01); B32B 37/1018 (2013.01); B32B 38/1808 (2013.01); B32B 2605/18 (2013.01)] | 12 Claims |
1. A tool for curing a composite component, the tool comprising:
a lay-up surface for laying-up layers of an uncured composite component,
a cover assembly for moving in relation to the lay-up surface to cover a layed-up uncured composite component on the lay-up surface, the cover assembly comprising a sealable cover for sealing around the uncured composite component on the lay-up surface to form a sealed zone, and
a vacuum port for providing a vacuum to the sealed zone,
wherein the tool further comprises at least one heating element within the sealed zone for heating the uncured composite component and the sealable cover is pivotally mounted in relation to the lay-up surface.
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