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Orthogonal 3D woven composite

Sample dataManufacturing data
Sample name:Orthogonal 3D woven compositeDate of manufacture2014
Reinforcement typeWoven - 3DProcess typeRTM
Reinforcement additional notesOrtogonal 3D weave, plain weave binder styleProcess description
Fibre typeCarbonCure cycleAccording to Gurit Prime 20 LV datasheet
Fibre nameTorayca T300Consolidation pressureCompacted to 5.03 mm in a flat RTM tool in a press.
Matrix typeThermosetAdditional details
Matrix/resin nameGurit Prime 20 LV + Slow Hardener
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Nominal fibre volume fraction (%)55
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)