Principle of stamping

4 Prepreg draping and consolidation by vacuum or pressure bag moulding, autoclave... 

Pre-impregnated rovings, tapes, tows or fabrics, cut to the right shape and size, are laid-up by hand or machine onto a mould surface. 

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Automated transport devices handle the blanks and finished parts. Figure 5.22 shows the principle of stamping. 

Applying the basic principles of STAMP to operations means that, like development, the goal during operations is enforcement of the safety constraints, this time on the operating system rather than in its design. Specific responsibilities and control actions required during operations are outlined in chapter 13. 

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