INTRODUCTION TO FILAMENT WINDING
Filament winding is a manufacturing process used to produce composite products by winding continuous fibers or filaments onto a rotating mandrel or mold. The fibers are typically made of carbon, glass, or aramid, and are impregnated with a resin or adhesive to hold them together. The fibers are laid down in a precise pattern during the filament winding process, or wind around the mandrel or mold. This pattern can be tailored to the specific application and desired properties of the final product. As the mandrel rotates, the fibers are wound around it in a continuous and consistent manner. Once the desired number of layers have been wound, the composite material is cured or hardened. This produces a strong and lightweight structure that can be used in a wide range of applications, from aerospace and automotive to sports equipment and wind energy. Filament winding offers a number of advantages over other manufacturing processes. It can produce complex shapes and structures that