Science-Based Automation of Composites Manufacturing

Abstract

There is strong need in composites manufacturing to further enhance quality, reliability, and production rates. Here, I4.0 digital technologies are integrated and customized for composites manufacturing. A table-top AFP simulator dispensing a single prepreg tow under controlled conditions has been designed. The system can measure peel resistance of the deposited prepreg in-situ. This allows for independent characterization of layup/peel speed, substrate orientation, and tack time effects. A new smart roller measures pressure at the AFP nip point. Future expansion of the AFP cell, smart roller, and integration of physical and virtual digital twins are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 03, 2021
Accession Number
AD1158001

Entities

People

  • Anoush Poursartip
  • John Madden
  • Mirza S. Sarwar
  • Nima Bakhshi
  • Oliver Tong
  • Ziqiang Chen

Organizations

  • University of British Columbia

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • British Columbia
  • Circuit Boards
  • Composite Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Data Science
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Test Methods
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Software Engineering