%0 Journal Article
%T A weaving machine for three
%A Gang Liu
%A Kiju Kang
%J Textile Research Journal
%@ 1746-7748
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/0040517516679153
%X Two-dimensional or three-dimensional (3D) textiles have been used as reinforcement in composite materials. Most techniques for weaving 3D textiles have been developed to obtain a compact preform so that the final product, the fiber-reinforced composite, has a high volume fraction of fibers with the least fraction of matrix for high strength. Contrarily, this article describes a novel technique for weaving a loose 3D preform called wire-woven bulk Kagome with polymer wires or threads. Firstly, the principle is explained by using a manual loom. A weaving machine is then designed with detailed mechanisms and its prototype is presented. Finally, the benefit, shortcomings, and future plans are discussed
%K three-dimensional reinforcement
%K weaving
%K production
%K Kagome
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0040517516679153