Fiber laser beam sources
Fiber laser beam sources use the doped cores of glass fibers as the laser medium. Fiber lasers belong to the group of solid-state lasers and are often used in material processing.
Fiber orientation
Orientation of the reinforcing fibers in the component. The anisotropic orientation of the fibers in fiber-reinforced plastics means that the mechanical properties of the component depend on the direction of loading.
Fiber-plastic composite (FRP)
An FRP is a material consisting of reinforcing fibers and a plastic matrix, e.g. with a resin.
Fiber-reinforced plastic
Composite of reinforcing fibers (for example glass, carbon or natural fibers) and a plastic matrix, which combines the advantages of both materials and enables lightweight materials with high stiffness and strength.
filament
Filament: coiled plastic thread as material for 3D printing