Flexible multiply towpreg and method of production therefor

Details Flexible multiply towpreg and method of production therefor Flexible multiply towpreg and method of production therefor

1989-04-17

1992-03-10

Bell, James J.

Coating processes

Solid particles or fibers applied

Fluidized bed utilized

427195, 4273855, 4273898, 427428, 4274346, 428902, B05D 124

Patent

active

050948830

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an improved flexible towpreg and a method of production therefor. The improved flexible towpreg comprises a plurality of towpreg plies which comprise reinforcing filaments and matrix forming material; the reinforcing filaments being substantially wetout by the matrix forming material such that the towpreg plies are substantially void-free composite articles, and the towpreg plies having an average thickness less than about 100 microns. The method of production for the improved flexible towpreg comprises the steps of spreading the reinforcing filaments to expose individually substantially all of the reinforcing filaments; coating the reinforcing filaments with the matrix forming material in a manner causing interfacial adhesion of the matrix forming material to the reinforcing filaments; forming the towpreg plies by heating the matrix forming material contacting the reinforcing filaments until the matrix forming material liquefies and coats the reinforcing filaments; and cooling the towpreg plies in a manner such that substantial cohesion between neighboring towpreg plies is prevented until the matrix forming material solidifies.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4714642 (1987-12-01), McAliley et al.

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