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Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM, Bally, Pa., U.S.) highlights its 3D weaving capabilities, particularly film infusion capabilities for 3D woven joints; woven thermal protection systems (TPS); and advanced woven composite 3D structures, including 3D near-net shapes.

In BRM’s film infusion process, a frozen sheet or film of resin is infused onto the custom 3D woven joint. Film-infused 3D woven joints ship as premade assemblies, ensuring consistent quality control from industry experts in fabrication, saving customers the cost of infusing the resin themselves. BRM says it has perfected the science and art of 3D continuous weaving to fabricate such structures as “Pi – π,” double “T,” “H” and other complex shapes. Offering an optimal blend of strength, durability and structural integrity, these complex woven structures are used primarily in aerospace applications, often in airframe structural components and subassemblies including stiffeners and joints.

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Those who visit the booth can see lightweight materials like 3D woven fabrics and learn about BRM’s multifunctional TPS for atmospheric re-entry. BRM has implemented innovative weaving technologies to develop complex webbing for aerospace products. The woven TPS billet on display is part of a line of products that was selected as the critical component of the heat shield on the Orion Crew Capsule, which helps protect against the extreme temperatures of atmospheric re-entry.

In partnership with NASA (Washington, D.C., U.S.), BRM developed the 3D orthogonally woven 3DMAT quartz material for the Orion multipurpose crew vehicle (MPCV) compression pads. 3DMAT was named the 2023 NASA Government Invention of the Year.

Also on display are lightweight, cost-effective, advanced woven 2D and 3D composite structures. Using a multidimensional continuous weaving method, BRM produces textiles that can be fabricated into near net-shape structures. These weaving capabilities are reported to offer customers new solutions that reduce weight and cost. 

Visit Bally Ribbon Mills at Booth M38 in Hall 6.