Abstract: The inventive method is used to make 3-Dimensional reinforced and flanged parts from filaments which are braided or wound flat (parallel to the surface of a mandrel).The method comprises the steps of:depositing a first layer of impregnated reinforcements on a mandrel parallel to the surface of the mandrel;placing separators on a portion of said first layer;depositing a second layer of impregnated reinforcements over the separators and said first layer;cutting said layers at the separators;removing said layers from the mandrel;parting the layers along said separators;removing said separators from said reinforcements;placing said cut and partially separated layers in a mold;conforming the layers to the shape of the mold;curing said impregnated reinforcements into a composite part; andremoving said composite part from said mold.

Abstract: A hollow impregnation ring for coating fibers with a binder, the ring having a slot thru which the binder flows onto the fibers. The pressure of said binder within said ring controlling a seal and the flow of said binder from said slot.