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The function of preforming approaches is to assemble reinforcements into the required geometry in a reproducible manner, with the minimum cost and with the possibility for inspection and quality assurance steps. Three general approaches seem to have been developed, which could be used alone or in combination for any specific component.
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Potter, K. (1997). Reinforcement manipulation and preforming. In: Resin Transfer Moulding. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0021-9_3
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