Process and device known as Farley three-dimensional-braiding machine conceived to fabricate dry continuous fiber-reinforced preforms of complex three-dimensional shapes for subsequent processing into composite structures. Robotic fiber supply dispenses yarn as it traverses braiding surface. Combines many attributes of weaving and braiding processes with other attributes and capabilities. Other applications include decorative cloths, rugs, and other domestic textiles. Concept could lead to large variety of fiber layups and to entirely new products as well as new fiber-reinforcing applications.
Farley Three-Dimensional-Braiding Machine
NASA Tech Briefs ; 15 , 3
1991-03-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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NTRS | 1993
|British Library Online Contents | 1997
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