Automatic contour tape laying machine of unidirectional prepreg tape in genuine packing (150mm or 300mm wide)

Previously cut machine (150mm wide) in all directions.

 Acceptance date: 2012

 Previous application: Wing panels manufacturing

Axes         Designation                  travel       Maximum speed

 X           Longitudinal                 36 500 mm      60 m/min

 Y            Transverse                   6 500 mm      60 m/min

 Z              Vertical                   1 200 mm      60 m/min

 C        Heads rotation around Z-axis   +/- 200 deg    8 500 deg/min

 B        Heads rotation around Y-axis    +/-A  30 deg      936 deg/min

 A        Heads rotation around X-axis    +/- 30 deg      936 deg/min

Exclusive 3-axes motion dual laying head (C-B-A) for highly contoured parts

Equipment included:

        Compaction roller(s) for single phase and two-phase heads

        Compliance system to optimize compaction despite local thickness (angular and normal to surface)

        Program offset (lay-up tool non- touch probing)

        Ply boundary inspection

        Dust extractor around cutting area

        Paper flakes monitoring

        Safety features

        Infra-red heating system

        Programming software

CNC Control: SIEMENS 840D SL (Solution-Line)

Hardware: NCU720.2, PCU50.3 + OP15A, SINAMICS S120

Software: SW2.6, HMI-Advanced

The manufacturer offers the services of dismatling, installation, commissioning and formation etc.