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Fig. 1.16. Machine making a prepreg from fiberglass fabric and epoxy resin. Courtesy of CRISM

pultrusion and braiding are shown in Fig. 1.17. Table rolling is used to fabricate
small diameter tapered tubular bars (e.g., ski poles or fishing rods) by rolling
preimpregnated fiber tapes in the form of flags around the metal mandrel which is
pulled out of the composite bar after the resin is cured. Fibers in the flags are usually
oriented along the bar axis or at an angle to the axis thus providing more

Fig. 1.17. Composite profiles made by pultrusion and braiding. Courtesy of CRISM