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Autoclave

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Composite Autoclave

Five foot tall autoclave.

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Definition: Pressurized and heated oven used for curing and consolidating composite materials. Extremely high quality composite products are produced from autoclaves due to the precise control of pressure and temperature.

Products manufactured in an autoclave have very few flaws, thus the majority of carbon fiber aerospace components are manufactured in an autoclave.

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