Composite structures and method and apparatus for making them.

摘要

In forming, for example, the door apertures in an automobile, the sub-structure (10) is formed with lower dimensional accuracy and the apertures defined to a higher dimensional accuracy by moulding sections (11) defining those apertures from synthetic plastics material and applying them to the sub-structure by means of adhesive (13) positioned accurately to the vehicle datum by carrier (12). This simplifies assembly, facilitates production and lowers production costs.