Braided reinforcements for composites
A. Gessler, EADS Deutschland GmbH, Germany
Abstract:
This chapter describes braiding technologies used for the production of net-shaped or near-net-shaped composite preforms. The advantages and limitations of the braiding process are explained with examples of practical applications. Because mandrels play an important role in braiding, various mandrel technologies and materials are described together with their different applications.
Key words
braiding
unidirectional braiding
overbraiding of mandrels
robot-assisted braiding
3D-braiding
braided textiles
braiding mandrels
5.1 Introduction
For over 100 years, industrial braiding technology has been used in the manufacture of consumer goods as ...
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