Braid Calculator

Would you prefer to use inch or millimeter measurements for your part cross sections? Inches Millimeters

Diameter

Perimeter

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Select Sleeve Size	Tow Size	FAW Range (gsm)	Cure Ply Thickness @ 50%Vf (in)	Cure Ply Thickness @ 50%Vf (mm)
Light	3k	200-300	0.009 - 0.013	0.23 - 0.33
Medium	6k	350-450	0.015 - 0.019	0.38 - 0.48
Heavy	12k	550-700	0.022 - 0.027	0.56 - 0.69

The information in this calculator is a guide. Because the values achieved in actual parts depend considerably on curvature, asymmetric parts, rapid changes in perimeter, and variable jam conditions, no guarantee is made or implied regarding values presented in this calculator in any specific test, part, or application. A&P Technology makes no warranty or representation as to the suitability of any of its goods for use in any application. A&P Technology relies on the customer to conduct its own tests and judge for itself the suitability of A&P Technology's goods.