Filament Winding
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Definition:
An automated process in which continuous filament (or tape) is treated with resin and wound on a mandrel in a pattern designed to give maximum strength in one direction. Reinforcements commonly used are single strands or rovings of glass, asbestos, jute, sisal, cotton and synthetic fibers, while the resins include epoxies, polyesters, acrylics and others. To be effective, the reinforcing material must form a strong adhesive bond with the resin. The process is performed by drawing the reinforcement from a spool or creel through a bath of resin, then winding it on the mandrel under controlled tension and in a predetermined pattern. The mandrel may be stationary, in which event the creel structure rotates above the mandrel, or it may be rotated on a lathe about one or more axes. By varying the relative amounts of resin and reinforcement, and the pattern of winding, the strength of filament wound structures may be controlled to resist stresses in specific directions. After sufficient layers have been wound, the structure is cured at temperature.
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