摘要 |
<p>The apparatus comprises a tape laying device (10) having a rotatable spool (12) adapted to support a roll of pre-impregnated fibre-reinforced tape material (13), guide means (16, 25) for guiding tape material from the roll on to a laying-up surface and resilient pressure means preferably comprising a brush (14) supported so that its bristles (15) extend towards the surface to force the tape material into contact with the laying-up surface whereby a layer of tape material is laid on to the laying-up surface and in conformity with the shape thereof as the device is moved relatively to the laying-up surface. A plurality of the tape laying devices (10) are utilised in a manufacturing installation disclosed in the specification.</p> |