Manufacturing Processes
Filament winding
Continuous resin-wet or prepreg tows are tensioned and wound over a rotating mandrel at controlled helical, hoop or polar angles.
In simple terms
Continuous resin-wet or prepreg tows are tensioned and wound over a rotating mandrel at controlled helical, hoop or polar angles.
Best for
Axisymmetric pressure structures with efficient continuous load paths.
Watch out for
Mandrel removal, openings, end geometry and fibre-angle transition zones.
Typical applications
Pressure vessels, pipes, rocket motor cases, shafts and tanks.
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