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The NCFs enables to introduce the
existing strength and properties of the fibre into
the end product (fibreglass fabric). This leads to
improved durability of the fabric when compared to
the fabric such as woven fabrics.
Few advantages of using
Multiaxial NCF in comparison with Chop Strand Mat (CSM)
are:
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It is possible to create
exceptionally strong and lightweight laminate
because multiaxial NCF have far better tensile
and impact properties when compared to CSM. An
impact of a force, on a CSM raptures the resin
bond across the short fibre glass. Whereas an
impact of a force, on a multiaxial fabric is
scattered across the panel through
Unidirectional fibres.
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Although multiaxial fabrics
are expensive when compares to CSM, they are far
stronger then CSM and their strength makes it
possible to reduce the amount of materials
required to build a strong structure.
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2 : 1 fibre to resin
consumption ratio of multiaxial fabrics leads to
significantly lower consumption of resin when
compared to CSM.
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Multiaxial fabrics can be
laid in weights up to 3000 g/mē, there by
minimising the number of layers and reducing the
labour cost.
Few advantages of multiaxial NCF
in comparison with woven fabrics are:
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Comparatively, multiaxial
have far better tensile strength, and impact
properties when compared to their woven
counterpart. Multiaxial fabrics are
stitch-bonded, and they conform better than
woven fabrics.
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Because they are stronger
than woven fabrics, multiaxial fabrics can
minimise the cost by reducing the requirement of
the fabric to build a strong structure.
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2 : 1 fibre to resin
consumption ratio of multiaxial fabrics leads to
significantly lower consumption of resin when
compared to woven fabrics.
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Multiaxial fabrics can be
laid in heavier weights, and this reduces the
need for multiple layers in laminating, which
in-turn leads to decrease in labour cost.
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