Dimensional stability of multiaxis 3D-woven carbon preforms

Abstract

Multiaxis 3D-woven carbon preforms are fabricated using prototyped multiaxis weaving. The fabricated preform has structural instability at thickness. For this reason, the structural parameter and processing parameters were evaluated to make uniform preform and to understand the preform-process relations. The important process parameters are identified and described to enhance the preform and unit cell architecture. Also, preform structural parameters are analyzed in terms of fiber cross-section and fiber tow size, bias angle, and fiber waviness. The useful recommendation is also to make uniform multiaxis 3D-woven preform for composites.