Yes, and it is very good. Especially for some aviation shells, the vacuuming performance of woven cloth is slightly better than that of chopped fiber because it is more integrated, as shown in the figure: glass fiber axial cloth + epoxy resin + vacuuming method.
In the process of resin vacuuming, it is usually not enough to use axial cloth, and other types of cloth need to be used to achieve better results.
Axial cloth is mainly used to absorb bubbles during resin penetration and help the resin penetrate the fiber more evenly. However, using axial cloth alone may not completely solve the following problems:
Transverse penetration: Axial cloth mainly works in the axial direction of the fiber, while resin penetration in the transverse direction of the fiber may be limited. To promote more uniform resin penetration, materials such as transverse cloth or mesh cloth can be used to increase the fluidity of the resin in the transverse direction of the fiber.
Compacting the fiber: During the resin vacuuming process, appropriate pressure is required to compact the fiber so that it can be better combined with the resin. Axial cloth usually does not have sufficient compaction capacity, so it is necessary to use appropriate compaction cloth or film to provide appropriate pressure.
Providing resistance: During the resin infiltration process, using an appropriate resistance layer can help control the flow rate of the resin, prevent too fast infiltration and excessive resin accumulation. This can be achieved by using materials such as resin absorbing paper, resin absorbing grid or resin absorbing felt.
In summary, to achievea better resin vacuuming effect, it is often necessary to use a combination of multiple cloths and materials. Axial cloth plays a certain role in it, but it is usually necessary to combine other types of cloths, such as transverse cloth, compaction cloth and resistance layer, to achieve a more comprehensive effect.