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Orthogonal 3D woven composite

Sample dataManufacturing data
Sample name:Orthogonal 3D woven compositeDate of manufacture2014
Reinforcement typeWoven - 3DProcess typeResin Transfer Moulding using a steel mould
Reinforcement additional notesOrtogonal 3D weave, plain weave binder styleProcess description
Fibre typeCarbonCure cycleAccording to Gurit Prime 20 LV datasheet
Fibre nameTorayca T300Consolidation pressureAs woven fabric in PMMA tool
Matrix typeThermosetAdditional details
Matrix/resin nameGurit Prime 20 LV + Slow Hardener
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Tow width (mm)
Tow filament countWarp - 12k (800 g/km), weft - 2x6k (800 g/km), binder - 1k (67 g/km)
Nominal fibre volume fraction (%)64
Nominal areal weight (gsm/layer)4775
Layup/architectureOrthogonal 3D weave
Additional notes6 warp layers, 7 weft layers. Warp - 12k (800 g/km), weft - 2x6k (800 g/km), binder - 1k (67 g/km). Thickness 4.43 mm