The apparatus 37, further comprising a processing station with {HEAD ~ a pair} of {TAIL ~ surfaces} configured to receive the tow and controllably press the tow therebetween in accordance with an adjustable spring bias 
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The apparatus 37 , further comprising a processing station with { HEAD ~ a pair } of { TAIL ~ surfaces } configured to receive the tow and controllably press the tow therebetween in accordance with an adjustable spring bias
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