Integrated smart susceptor heater blanket and vacuum bag deployment system for large composite skin laminate debulk

A method for processing a first workpiece and a second workpiece, comprising:

• placing a first workpiece onto a first working surface of a first workstation;
• moving a first heater blanket assembly comprising a first smart susceptor heater blanket, a second smart susceptor heater blanket, and a first vacuum bag from a first position away from the first workpiece to a second position proximate the first workpiece;
• powering the first smart susceptor heater blanket and the second smart susceptor heater blanket to heat the first workpiece;
• applying a first vacuum to the first vacuum bag to remove a gas from the first workpiece;
• placing a second workpiece onto a second working surface of a second workstation;
• moving a second heater blanket assembly comprising a third smart susceptor heater blanket, a fourth smart susceptor heater blanket, and a second vacuum bag from a third position away from the second workpiece to a fourth position proximate the second workpiece;
• powering the third smart susceptor heater blanket and the fourth smart susceptor heater blanket to heat the second workpiece;
• and
• applying a second vacuum to the second vacuum bag to remove a gas from the second workpiece, wherein:
• the first workstation is positioned adjacent to the second workstation;
• the powering of the first smart susceptor heater blanket, the second smart susceptor heater blanket, the third smart susceptor heater blanket, and the fourth smart susceptor heater blanket is performed using a power source supported by a frame;
• and
• the applying of the vacuum to the first vacuum bag and the second vacuum bag is performed using a vacuum source supported by the frame.