Abstract
The electroforming process was used in the fabrication of different grades of nonwoven materials from a variety of fibers and binders using electrodes of different materials. Various kinds of three-dimensional and molded nonwoven fabrics can be produced by changing the shape of electrodes. For example, a conical nonwoven fabric can be produced by using conically-shaped eledtrodes. A hollow cylindrical nonwoven body can also be produced by using a revolving anode and a stationary cathode. The above cylindrical nonwoven body can be produced with the bottom closed to form a cup shape. Products with nonwoven fabrics laminated on a metal surface can be made by not removing the anode after the deposition of fiber flock onto the anode.
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