Patent classifications
B
B29
B29C
37/00
B29C37/006
B29C37/0064
B29C37/0064
COMPOSITE FORMING
Methods of creating a formed shape into composite layups with reduced wrinkling. A composite layup is sealed in a vacuum envelope, the composite layup comprising at least one of a resin or a thermoplastic material. The composite layup is formed onto a tool while the composite layup is held under vacuum in the vacuum envelope to create a formed shape in the composite layup.