With the growing needs of prepreg tapes for the automated fiber placement(AFP),the deviation-rectifying of prepreg in slitting process was investigated on a self-developed 16-tow prepreg slitting and winding machine.T...With the growing needs of prepreg tapes for the automated fiber placement(AFP),the deviation-rectifying of prepreg in slitting process was investigated on a self-developed 16-tow prepreg slitting and winding machine.The process of slitting and rewinding of prepreg tape was introduced,and the reason of prepreg tape deviation in slitting process was analyzed.In order to ensure the quality of the narrow prepreg slits,the application of the fuzzy PID algorithm in a closed-loop control system was discussed.A fuzzy PID algorithm was designed by combining fuzzy rules and PID controller.By applying it to precise deviation-rectifying control strategy,the automatic control of rectification could be achieved with accuracy of 0.1 mm,which satisfies the requirement of the prepreg tape both in slitting quality and layup quality for AFP.展开更多
The concept of cutting platform is proposed and realized based on the latest two step automated tape laying (Two step ATL)technology,which separates prepreg cutting process from tape laying to improve productivity for...The concept of cutting platform is proposed and realized based on the latest two step automated tape laying (Two step ATL)technology,which separates prepreg cutting process from tape laying to improve productivity for large parts with small features.Two step ATL is more efficient than conventional layup because ply patches are pre cut in a separate operation.The concept of the prepreg tape cutting experimental platform with two cutters is introduced.Further,based on the automatic tape laying trajectory planning software,a two cutter cutting algorithm is proposed.Cutting experiments are reported to validate both the concept of cutting platform and cutting algorithm.展开更多
As a three-dimensional layer enhancement technology, the Z-pin technology is suitable for manufacturing composite prepreg laminates and can also effectively improve their interlaminar properties. In order to manufactu...As a three-dimensional layer enhancement technology, the Z-pin technology is suitable for manufacturing composite prepreg laminates and can also effectively improve their interlaminar properties. In order to manufacture Z-pin composite parts efficiently, this paper proposes a transi- tional insertion system, and according to the technical requirements of the transitional insertion process and the functional requirements of the transitional insertion platform, proposes a transition insertion plan which can insert multiple Z-pins into a carrier. A prototype machine has been designed and made, and a series of function debugging and verification experiments have been car- ried out on the machine. Some problems show up during the experiments, but based on the analysis of the reasons, this paper provides lots of solutions, and finally demonstrates the feasibility and practical value of the system. The results show that the system meets all technical requirements of the Z-pin insertion process. It is capable to insert multiple Z-pins into a foam carrier; as a result, the system is as much as 5 times more efficient than existing equipment, and the deviation for the insertion distance can be controlled within 0.3 mm. This Z-pin transitional insertion platform pro- motes the use of Z-pins in national defense and lays the foundation for commercializing the Z-pin technology.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973Program)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities ( No. 3082615NS2015056)
文摘With the growing needs of prepreg tapes for the automated fiber placement(AFP),the deviation-rectifying of prepreg in slitting process was investigated on a self-developed 16-tow prepreg slitting and winding machine.The process of slitting and rewinding of prepreg tape was introduced,and the reason of prepreg tape deviation in slitting process was analyzed.In order to ensure the quality of the narrow prepreg slits,the application of the fuzzy PID algorithm in a closed-loop control system was discussed.A fuzzy PID algorithm was designed by combining fuzzy rules and PID controller.By applying it to precise deviation-rectifying control strategy,the automatic control of rectification could be achieved with accuracy of 0.1 mm,which satisfies the requirement of the prepreg tape both in slitting quality and layup quality for AFP.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2016ZX04002-005)
文摘The concept of cutting platform is proposed and realized based on the latest two step automated tape laying (Two step ATL)technology,which separates prepreg cutting process from tape laying to improve productivity for large parts with small features.Two step ATL is more efficient than conventional layup because ply patches are pre cut in a separate operation.The concept of the prepreg tape cutting experimental platform with two cutters is introduced.Further,based on the automatic tape laying trajectory planning software,a two cutter cutting algorithm is proposed.Cutting experiments are reported to validate both the concept of cutting platform and cutting algorithm.
基金the financial support from the National Defense Pre-research Foundation
文摘As a three-dimensional layer enhancement technology, the Z-pin technology is suitable for manufacturing composite prepreg laminates and can also effectively improve their interlaminar properties. In order to manufacture Z-pin composite parts efficiently, this paper proposes a transi- tional insertion system, and according to the technical requirements of the transitional insertion process and the functional requirements of the transitional insertion platform, proposes a transition insertion plan which can insert multiple Z-pins into a carrier. A prototype machine has been designed and made, and a series of function debugging and verification experiments have been car- ried out on the machine. Some problems show up during the experiments, but based on the analysis of the reasons, this paper provides lots of solutions, and finally demonstrates the feasibility and practical value of the system. The results show that the system meets all technical requirements of the Z-pin insertion process. It is capable to insert multiple Z-pins into a foam carrier; as a result, the system is as much as 5 times more efficient than existing equipment, and the deviation for the insertion distance can be controlled within 0.3 mm. This Z-pin transitional insertion platform pro- motes the use of Z-pins in national defense and lays the foundation for commercializing the Z-pin technology.
