in one aspect , the present disclosure relates to a method to bond fiber reinforced polymer composite tape layers to make reinforcement stacks . the method includes collecting a plurality of composite tape layers to form a reinforcement stack , helically winding the reinforcement stack ; and curing an adhesive on one or more surfaces of the plurality of composite tape layers by exposing the reinforcement stack to radiation . in another aspect , the present disclosure relates to a method to bond fiber reinforced polymer composite reinforcement stacks . the method includes collecting a plurality of composite tape layers each comprising at least one resin - rich surface to form a reinforcement stack , helically winding the reinforcement stack , and bonding the reinforcement stack by exposing the reinforcement stack to radiation . in another aspect , the present disclosure relates to an apparatus to bond polymer composite reinforcement stacks .