Process and machine for reinforcing a thermoplastic pipe

A machine for reinforcing a thermoplastic pipe, wherein the thermoplastic pipe has an outer surface and a length and at least one defect on the outer surface, wherein the machine comprises:

• a pair of clamps configured to attach to a thermoplastic pipe along the thermoplastic pipe length;
• a pair of extenders having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the pair of clamps and the pair of extenders extend away from the thermoplastic pipe, wherein the pair of extenders are parallel to each other;
• a track system extending between the second ends of the pair of extenders, wherein the track system comprises at least one generally linear member;
• an energy delivery system, wherein the energy delivery system comprises a track end attached to the track system, a cure head comprising a circular attachment configured to extend around the entire circumference of a portion of the length of the pipe, a mid-section connecting the track end and the cure head, wherein the energy delivery system is moveable along the length of the pipe on the track system, and wherein the energy delivery system is moveable along the generally linear member of the track system.