Title :
Automated composite tape lay-up using robotic devices
Author :
Olsen, Howard B. ; Craig, John J.
Author_Institution :
Rohr, Inc., Riverside, CA, USA
Abstract :
Automated composite tape laying systems primarily intended for the manufacture of highly contoured jet engine nacelle skins are described. Processes, robots, end-effectors, and the software required to effectively automate composite part fabrication using long, flat strips of composite material called tapes are discussed. The tape-laying process is described in detail
Keywords :
aerospace industry; factory automation; industrial robots; manufacturing computer control; aircraft industry; composite part fabrication; composite tape laying systems; industrial robots; jet engine nacelle skins; Aerospace industry; Aerospace materials; Aircraft; Composite materials; Fabrication; Fabrics; Resins; Robotics and automation; Service robots; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Robotics and Automation, 1993. Proceedings., 1993 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-3450-2
DOI :
10.1109/ROBOT.1993.292190
