Fiberforge
Faster production of laminates
The Dieffenbacher Fiberforge is the fastest tape laying system in the world. It produces near-net-shape laminates from continuous fiber-reinforced tapes that can be used to manufacture structural composite components or to provide selective reinforcement. This provides components with excellent material properties in terms of their deflection behavior as well as their strength and impact resistance. The tapes consist of, for example, glass, carbon or natural fibers based on a thermoplastic matrix and are rolled up to four spools. This makes it possible to mix different materials in one tape layer and to lay tapes of different widths and thicknesses. A technology that makes the processing of thermoplastics faster and more efficient, even for large-scale production.
How does Fiberforge work?
Tapes are unwound and laid according to a defined pattern from coils. The Fiberforge system can carry four of these coils. This makes it possible to mix different materials in one tape layup. Even the width and thickness of the tapes can be varied.
With the angle cutting system, the start and end of the tape can be cut either straight or at an angle of plus or minus 45 degrees.
Precise and near-net-shape tape laying reduces excess bleed cuttings. An optional automatic coil exchange system guarantees uninterrupted production.
The layups are now welded together at specific points using ultrasound.
Customer benefits Fiberforge
Technical data Fiberforge
- Cycle time per tape: Up to 1.35 s
- Processable tape width: 50 mm - 165 mm
- Processable tape thickness: 0.1 mm - 0.4 mm
- Processable tape length: up to 2000 mm
- Cutting system: +45° to -45° cutting angle at tape beginning and end
- Layer-by-layer welding process: Ultrasonic spot welder
- Capacity: Up to four simultaneously loaded different materials (max. 65 kg per coil)