Non-Crimp Fabric Composites

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Introduction

Part I: Manufacturing of non-crimp fabrics

Chapter 1: Production of non-crimp fabrics for composites

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Warp-knitted non-crimp fabric (NCF)

1.3 Weft-knitted NCF

1.4 Non-crimp woven fabrics

1.5 3D woven and non-interlaced NCF

1.6 Fixation by adhesion

1.7 Comparison of production technologies

1.8 Future trends

1.9 Acknowledgments

Chapter 2: Standardisation of production technologies for non-crimp fabric composites

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Classification and standardisation of non-crimp fabric (NCF) production methods

2.3 Outstanding patents of existing machines for the production of NCFs

2.4 The ‘Hexcel patent’ – EP 0972102 ...