mandrelsupported
Mandrel-supported is a descriptive term used in manufacturing and mechanical engineering to refer to parts or processes that rely on a mandrel to provide internal support during shaping, forming, or curing. A mandrel is a rigid or resilient core positioned inside a hollow component or along its interior surface to maintain geometry and surface quality. In mandrel-supported processes, the mandrel helps preserve roundness, wall thickness, and dimensional accuracy throughout fabrication.
In tube bending and forming, mandrel-supported techniques prevent inner-wall wrinkling, collapsing, or thinning by providing continuous
In filament winding and composite fabrication, mandrel-supported methods involve winding fiber around a mandrel to create
Materials and applications include metal tubes, plastic pipes, and composite structures such as pipes, casings, and
Advantages include improved dimensional control, higher surface quality, and the ability to form tight radii or
See also: mandrel, tube bending, filament winding, removable mandrel, internal support.