Authors
Guillaume Rousseau, Roudy Wehbe, Joshua Halbritter, Ramy Harik
Journal
Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 16(12), 172-203.
Abstract
Design and manufacturing of composite structures are driving the next generation innovation cycles for the aerospace, automotive and energy markets. Automated fiber placement (AFP) is quickly becoming the preferred manufacturing method of those structures as it offers manufacturing automation, reduces production cycle times, and decreases human induced errors. One of the major steps towards manufacturing structures with AFP technology is the selection of the optimal layup strategy. This is limited by, not only geometrical and process parameters, but certification allowable and guidelines. This paper outlines a systematic review of the multiple layup strategies practices currently used and/or investigated for the AFP manufacturing process. The optimal layup strategy needs to be selected and verified to obtain laminates with little to no manufacturing defects. Through a methodical description, the different layup strategies found in the literature are described as well as their mathematical implementation. Following, a geometrical benchmark is
presented so that new layup strategies can be compared to others based on the same reference. The article can be the foundation for any new layup strategy investigation.
Keywords
layup strategy, fiber placement, process planning
Citation
Guillaume Rousseau, Roudy Wehbe, Joshua Halbritter, & Ramy Harik. (2019). Automated Fiber Placement Path Planning: A State-of-the-Art Review. Computer-Aided Design and Applications, 16(12), 172-203. doi:10.14733/cadaps.2019.172-203.
Link: http://www.cad-journal.net/files/vol_16/CAD_16(2)_2019_172-203.pdf
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