Devices and method for producing a t-shaped semifinished product from a multiply non-crimp fabric

A device for producing a T-shaped semifinished product from a multi-ply non-crimp fabric of reinforcing fibers for a composite material, wherein a binding agent is added to the non-crimp fabric, and the T-shaped semifinished product has a web and a flange extending perpendicularly to the web, the device comprising:

• a web-shaping tool which extends in a working direction and is configured to clamp in place a web portion of the multi-ply non-crimp fabric, the web portion shaping the web;
• a forming tool which is movable over the web-shaping tool in the working direction to divide plies of a flange portion of the multi-ply non-crimp fabric into two parts and to form them into the flange of the T-shaped semifinished product;
• a tubular body;
• a depositing device which is movable over the web-shaping tool in the working direction to deposit the tubular body on the flange portion formed into the flange;
• a holding tool which comprises one or more holding elements, wherein the holding tool can be positioned such that the tubular body is arranged in a clearance between the holding element or the holding elements and the flange portion formed into the flange;
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• a filling device which is configured to fill the tubular body with a fluid such that the tubular body fills the clearance and secures the flange portion formed into the flange.