Fiberforge

Faster production of laminates

Fiberforge is the fastest tape laying system in the world. It manufactures near-net-shape laminates from continuous fiber-reinforced glass or carbon fiber tapes. Structural composite components can be selectively reinforced to achieve excellent material properties in terms of deflection behavior, rigidity and impact strength. The tapes consist of glass, carbon or natural fibers based on a thermoplastic matrix and are rolled up on up to four spools. This makes it possible to mix different materials in a single tape layup and to lay tapes of different widths and thicknesses. Make the processing of thermoplastics faster and more efficient, even for mass production.

How does Fiberforge work?

1. Unroll and lay tapes

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.

2. Cut straight or angled tape ends

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.

3. Cut the tape layups to size

Precise and near-net-shape tape laying reduces excess bleed cuttings. An optional automatic coil exchange system guarantees uninterrupted production.

4. Spot welding

The layups are now welded together at specific points using ultrasound.

Customer benefits

Fully automatable, for near-net-shape component production with minimum waste

Higher material throughput of up to 490 kg/h

Less material consumption due to integrated angle cutting system

More accurate placement of multiple layers in repeatable and reliable positioning

Most cost-effective method to reinforce components in mass production. Flexible material mix possible for tapes

Faster tape laying speed of one second per cycle

Fully automated production process, including optional automated spool change

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