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Journal of Mechanical Engineering ›› 2023, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (20): 401-435.doi: 10.3901/JME.2023.20.401

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Researches on Automated Placement Technologies and Equipment for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites:A State-of-the-art Review

KE Yinglin1,2, QU Weiwei1, LI Jiangxiong1, CHENG Liang1, KE Zhenzheng3, WU Jianbo3, ZHU Jianbin3, YANG Di1, YANG Qian1, CAI Zhijia3, WANG Qing1, ZHU Weidong1, DONG Huiyue1, XU Qiang1, YU Cijun1, WANG Qingtao3, NI Zuoxi3   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic System, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027;
    2. Laboratong of Aerospace Manufacturing Technology and High-end Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027;
    3. Hangzhou AME Aviation Manufacturing Equipment Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 311225
  • Received:2023-07-05 Revised:2023-08-29 Online:2023-10-20 Published:2023-12-08

Abstract: The application proportion of composite materials in the structure of modern aerospace vehicles has become an important indicator to measure progress, and the continuous improvement of the application level of composite materials is an important access to realize the lightweight, functionalization and intelligence of aerospace structures. However, the advanced application of composite materials is a complex system engineering, involving multiple fields such as materials, mechanics, design, manufacturing, control and computer science, and requiring the coordinated development of production-learning-research-application. Starting from the application cases in aviation structure manufacturing, the development direction of automated placement technologies for thermosetting composites are discussed by analyzing the technical demands for two typical aviation structures, large-size hyperbolic panel and specially-shaped rotary inlet. Furthermore, the current research and application status at home and abroad are comprehensively analyzed and summarized from three aspects:process planning technology, automated placement equipment development, and placement process planning software development, and the core technical issues faced in the manufacturing of advanced composite components are discussed. Then, developing the integrated capability of composite design and manufacturing is identified to require in-depth analysis of the complex coupling relationship among design, process and manufacturing factors, while process optimization and manufacturing feedback are achieved through single-factor analysis and multi-factor coordination mechanisms. Finally, the development ideas in the field of automated placement technology and equipment are proposed, aiming to provide directional reference for accelerating the construction of high-performance composite manufacturing capability for China.

Key words: composite structure, automated fiber placement, fiber placement process, automated placement equipment, placement defects

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