摘要 |
A method for manufacturing a tank is provided. A first mold having a first molding surface corresponding to a first portion of an outside surface of the tank is provided. A second mold having a second molding surface corresponding to a second portion of the outside surface of the tank is provided. The first portion and the second portion form the outside surface of the tank having an opening disposed therein. A mold release agent is disposed onto the first and second molding surface. A molding bladder is provided. An outside surface of the molding bladder when inflated substantially corresponds to an inside surface of the tank having the opening disposed therein. A reinforcement material is disposed onto one of the molding bladder and the molding surfaces. The first and the second mold are combined in a sealed fashion. The first and the second mold have accommodated therebetween the reinforcement material and the molding bladder. A molding space between the molding bladder and the combined first and second mold is sealed. The molding space contains the reinforcement material. The molding space is evacuated. The evacuated molding space is then filled with a resin. The resin is cured to form a wall of the tank. The molding bladder is deflated and removed through the opening. The first and the second mold are separated and removed from the tank. |