Novel form-flexible handling and joining tool for automated preforming

Novel form-flexible handling and joining tool for automated preforming

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The production rates of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts are rising constantly which in turn drives research to bring a higher level of automation to the manufacturing processes of CFRP.Resin transfer molding (RTM), which strawberry milk toner ion is seen as a production method for high volumes, has been accelerated to a high degree.However, complex net-shape preforms are necessary for this process, which are widely manually manufactured.To face these challenges a new concept for the manufacturing of carbon fiber preforms with a form-flexible gripping, draping and joining end-effector is presented and discussed.

Furthermore, this paper investigates the application of this concept, describes the initial build-up of a demonstrator, focusing on material selection and heating technology, and discusses test results with the prototype.This prototype already validates the feasibility of the proposed concept on the basis of a generic preform geometry.After a summary, this paper milwaukee 2981-20 discusses future in-depth research concerning the concept and its application in more complex geometries.