Ishmael, N, Fernando, A, Andrew, S et al. (1 more author) (2017) Textile technologies for the manufacture of three-dimensional textile preforms. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 21 (4). pp. 342-362. ISSN 1560-6074
Abstract
Purpose: This paper aims to provide an overview of the current manufacturing methods for three-dimensional textile preforms while providing experimental data on the emerging techniques of combining yarn interlocking with yarn interlooping. Design/methodology/approach: The paper describes the key textile technologies used for composite manufacture: braiding, weaving and knitting. The various textile preforming methods are suited to different applications; their capabilities and end performance characteristics are analysed. Findings: Such preforms are used in composites in a wide range of industries, from aerospace to medical and automotive to civil engineering. The paper highlights how the use of knitting technology for preform manufacture has gained wider acceptance due to its flexibility in design and shaping capabilities. The tensile properties of glass fibre knit structures containing inlay yarns interlocked between knitted loops are given, highlighting the importance of reinforcement yarns. Originality/value: The future trends of reinforcement yarns in knitted structures for improved tensile properties are discussed, with initial experimental data.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Natalie Ishmael, Anura Fernando, Sonja Andrew and Lindsey Waterton Taylor. Published by Emerald Publishing Limited. This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence. Anyone may reproduce, distribute, translate and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial & non-commercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode |
Keywords: | textile preforms; textile composites; knitting; weaving; 3D textiles |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Design (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 02 Oct 2017 11:42 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2023 22:36 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/RJTA-06-2017-0034 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:121902 |