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Titanium Preform

I need through-thickness reinforcement or a near-net shape. Who weaves or braids preforms?

What it is

Near-net dry reinforcement built by three-dimensional weaving, braiding or stitching before resin is introduced. Puts fiber through the thickness, which is where two-dimensional laminates delaminate.

Typical dimensions
Made to the part; no standard sizes.
Also known as
3D preform, braided preform, woven preform, near-net preform

Suppliers

Grouped by what they actually are. A mill and a distributor answer different needs.

Mills and producers 1

Companies that manufacture this form. Mill direct means longer lead times and mill minimums, with full melt traceability.

  • Norsk Titanium Verified
    Plattsburgh, NY · Service provider
    AS9100NADCAP Nondestructive TestingNADCAP Nonconventional MachiningTi-6Al-4V (Grade 5)

    Near-net-shape structural preforms by Rapid Plasma Deposition, intended to replace a forging rather than a machined billet. Finished by conventional machining afterwards.

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