Abstract:
A warp-free laminate is produced by winding a first set of strands or filaments (34) about a flat mandrel with a second set of strands (36) being wound transverse to the first set. The two sets may be perpendicular to each other. The filaments are maintained under a controlled tension while being impregnated with a resin and during subsequent cure of the resin. In order to permit the formation of a warp-free product, the winding pattern is such that it forms a mirror image about a neutral axis or plane of symmetry. The winding pattern may be chosen to provide interstices in a predetermined pattern permitting punching out or high speed drilling of hole openings (106, 108, 110, 112, 114) for subsequent printed circuit applications.