NOODLE COMPRISED OF A MATRIX OF DISCONTINUOUS FILAMENTS

摘要

A method for making a composite filler (108) and a composite filler (108). The filler (108) may comprise a fiber matrix that is uniform in all directions. The fiber matrix may comprise a first plurality of discontinuous filaments (122) and a second plurality of discontinuous filaments(128). Each filament of the first plurality of discontinuous filaments may be comprised of a stiffening material (126). Each filament of the second plurality of discontinuous filaments may be comprised of a binding material (128). Discontinuous filaments of both the first plurality of discontinuous filaments and the second plurality of discontinuous filaments may be randomly oriented and entangled with each other.