Patent ID: 8790564

Claim:
A method for manufacturing a composite component comprising superimposed layers of electrically conductive fibers embedded into an electrically insulating matrix the method comprising: (A) forming an assembly comprising superimposed layers of electrically conductive fibers and separated by a resin intended for making up the matrix; (B) achieving a vacuum around the assembly; (C) submitting the assembly in vacuum to a compression and a cooking, wherein at least during the cooking, a superficial pressure is exerted on the assembly generating a deformation that causes local contacts of fibers of at least two superimposed layers, without damaging the fibers; and (D) removing the pressure plate following step (C), wherein before steps (B) and (C), the method includes applying a pressure plate, the pressure plate provided with an uneven surface on a side of the assembly so as to create the superficial pressure, and wherein during the steps (B) and (C), the method includes maintaining the pressure plate in position.