Fiber Delivery & Creel
AssemblyMotorized spool carousel holding prepreg tape (25–150 mm wide, 0.1–0.3 mm thick), unwinding at controlled tension through fiber guides to the placement head. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Fiber Delivery & Creel
5 top-level lines as of r8297| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spool Carousel | automated-fiber-placement-spool-carousel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Tension Brake | automated-fiber-placement-tension-controller | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Fiber Guide Path | automated-fiber-placement-fiber-guide | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Tape Splicer | automated-fiber-placement-fiber-splicer | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Tape Cooler | automated-fiber-placement-storage-cooler | 1× | 1 | · | part |