[1] The fiber architecture of three-dimensional braided fabrics provides high strength, stiffness, and structural integrity, making them suitable for a wide array of applications.
Three-dimensional braiding is among the oldest and most important of textile processes, transforming small natural fibers into more functional forms.
The two orbits interfere to form dephased sinusoidal oscillations that determine the thread's pattern and crossing point.
In each step, the bobbins move to the neighboring crossing point in both axis and both directions, and stop for a specific interval of time.
They move on the track plate through the complete structure and around the standing ends, such that the movements of bobbins are faster when compared to the four-step braiding process.
[4] The 3D rotary braiding process consists of base plates with horn gears and mobile bobbins arranged upon them.
[4] 3D braided fabrics have found applications in areas including medicine, aerospace, automobiles, train components, and reinforced hoses.
3D braided fabrics can be manufactured in myriad varieties of cross-sections, and their near-net complex shapes made it possible to design very specialized products for both industries.
Similarly, 3D fabrics are used to manufacture complex beam structures and floor panels in passenger cars.