CURING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING BEAMS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL WITH A J-SHAPED CROSS-SECTION

摘要

In order to manufacture beams of composite material with a J-shaped cross-section, a curing apparatus comprising a bar (20) supported parallel to a table (50) by means of two end supports (30) is prepared. A J-shaped beam (A) of uncured composite material is prepared and arranged on the apparatus (10), positioning the bottom flange (D) of the beam so that it faces the table (50) and resting the web (C) and the upper flange (B) against two respective sides (22, 21) of the bar (20). The beam (A) is covered with a vacuum bag (V) and pressure and heat are applied inside an autoclave in order to cure the resin in the beam.