COMPOSITE AND METAL COMPONENT PRODUCTION, FORMING AND BONDING SYSTEM

摘要

A system for producing composite or bonded metal components including: first and second pressure chambers, each pressure chamber having an elastically deformable chamber wall; means for circulating fluid at an elevated temperature and pressure through each said pressure chamber; and at least on e mould assembly including at least one separate mould section providing a mou ld cavity within which a composite or bonded metal lay-up can be located; where in when the system is in use, the pressure chambers are held together with the elastically deformable chamber walls located in opposing relation, the at least one mould assembly containing a said lay-up being accomodated between the chamber walls while fluid at elevated temperature and pressure is circulated through each pressure chamber such that the lay-up can be compressed and cured or formed.