Method and device for shaping of composite material

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and device (1) for the shaping of an article of composite material. The method comprises the steps of arranging a blank (3) of composite material on the top surface of a forming tool (2a). A portion of the blank is arranged to protrude outside the top surface of the tool (2). At least one support means (5a-n) is arranged in contact with the underside of the protruding portion of the blank (3). An air-tight foil (9) is arranged over the arrangement. The air-tight foil (9) is forced towards the blank (3). The support means (5a-n) are lowered until the blank (3) is shaped over the tool (2). The support means (5a-n) are stopped and/or removed. The device (1) comprises; a tool (2), comprising a top surface and side surface for shaping at least one blank (3) of composite material into an article having a predetermined profile; and a air-tight foil (9). The device (1) further comprises at least one support means (5a-n) arranged to be in supporting contact with the underside of the protruding part of the blank (3).