| 摘要 |
A method of forming a substantially planar, multi-layer, composite article that comprises a plastics materials reinforced with fibers that extend substantially continuously in one direction in the plane of each layer is provided. The majority of the layers are aligned in a main direction B and the article (20a) is disposed over a contoured surface of a forming tool (6). The article (20a) is constrained against movement in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the main direction layers and forces applied to the article (20a) in the plain thereof in a direction substantially perpendicular to the main direction of the fibers. The article (20a) is thereby urged into conformity with the contoured surface of the tool (6) while substantially maintaining the continuity of the fibers.
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