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2. Bi/tricomponent fiber processing
2.1 Existing manufacturing processes
Today's spinning systems for special fibers are based on the same principle. For bi- or tricomponent fibers, two or three extruders are used. For fibers with a special cross-sectional shape, it's the shape of the die holes that gives the fiber its geometry.
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Bi/tricomponent fiber processing
Bibliography
Websites
University of Tennessee, Bicomponent Fibers http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/Textiles/Bicomponent%20fibers.htm
Events
DORNBIRN MFC (Man-made Fibers Congress ) http://www.dornbirn-mfc.com/en/
TECHTEXTIL https://techtextil.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
Patents
HILLS (W.H.). – Method for making plural component fibers. US5.162.074 (1992).
HILLS (W.H.). – Spin pack and method for producing conjugate fibers. US4.406.850 (1983).
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Hills Inc. http://www.hillsinc.net/
Fiber Innovation Technology http://www.fitfibers.com/
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