Frame for controlled retention of fiber reinforcement mats during shaping on a press tool comprises elastic strips pressed onto both sides of the mat

摘要

Strips(4,5) for holding of a mat(9) during forming are located at the sides of the forming tool and are made of an elastic material. Strips(4,5) for holding of a mat(9) during forming are located at the sides of the forming tool and are made of an elastic material. Strips are allocated to both upper(2) and lower(3) tool halves and are mounted on piston and cylinder units(10,11) enabling opposing strips to be pressed together.