Innovative Solution for Material Efficiency
Hexcel HexPly Bias Weave Reinforcements offer a revolutionary approach to optimizing material usage in composite manufacturing. These continuous rolls of carbon fiber fabric are engineered with warp and weft yarns oriented at a bias angle of +/- 45°, providing a patented solution that enhances efficiency and reduces waste throughout the production process.
Key Benefits of HexForce® Bias Weave Reinforcements
By utilizing Hexcel's innovative bias weave technology, users can experience significant benefits such as up to 60% savings on prepreg waste. The prepregged fabrics can be easily slit to an optimum width for automated manufacturing, eliminating kitting waste typically seen in traditional 0/90° fabrics.
Enhanced Manufacturing Processes
One of the primary advantages of HexForce® Bias Weave Reinforcements is the streamlining of labor-intensive processes. The pattern cutting and lay-up become simplified, reducing manual labor and improving overall production efficiency. Moreover, the warp and fill of these fabrics possess equal properties, enhancing design flexibility and allowing for increased design allowables.
Applications and Product Range
Hexcel's Bias Weave Reinforcements find their ideal application in high aspect ratio parts requiring bias reinforcement, such as ribs, stringers, spars, helicopter blades, engine nacelles, secondary structures, and barrel sections of aircraft. The product range includes options for various fiber strengths and modulus, available in plain and crow foot satin weaves tailored for prepreg and resin transfer molding (RTM) processing.
Continual Improvement and Resource Availability
Through the utilization of HexForce® Bias Weave Reinforcements, manufacturers can benefit from continuous thickness along the length of the part due to the elimination of seams. Hexcel provides comprehensive resources including product guides, brochures, and selector guides to assist users in optimizing their composite manufacturing processes.