Braiding

The book vividly describes the process of braiding. On 60 pages with more than 40 pictures, he conveys in simple terms the basic knowledge for the production of braids in cable manufacturing. In doing so, he goes into detail about the two main machine types, the bobbin braider and the rotary braider, compares the processes with each other and shows their advantages and disadvantages. Not only the machines themselves are described, but also the additional units such as unwinders and winders, as well as the subject of rewinding braiding wires. In a separate chapter, the author also deals with the application of tapes under the braid in a single operation. The calculation of the essential braiding parameters is presented with simple formu-las and supplemented with examples. The book fills a gap in the technical literature for cable production. It is both an intro-duction for young technicians and a summary of the state of the art for experts, providing suggestions for process improvements.