Composites Cutting/Kitting
Kitting and cutting are crucial processes in composite manufacturing, involving the precise preparation and shaping of materials before their assembly into final composite structures. Kitting involves organizing and preparing the composite materials—such as fibers, fabrics, or pre-impregnated sheets—according to specific designs or patterns. Precision cutting then follows, utilizing specialized machinery or tools to accurately shape these materials based on predetermined templates or CAD designs.
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Composite cutting systems are dedicated to material optimization
CAMX 2024: FKgroup showcases its solutions for cutting composite materials, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.
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Precision sheeters, slitter rewinders are customizable to material needs
CAMX 2024: Pasquato exhibits its high-speed precision sheeters and slitter rewinders to enhance flexibility and material cutting quality.
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Ply stacking, cutting process optimized via automation, smaller footprint
CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.
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Precision blades support industrial fiber cutting needs
CAMX 2024: Machine knives and industrial razor blades supplier American Cutting Edge offers composites manufacturers staple and custom cutting options.
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Aitiip concludes HELACS project with waterjet cutting demonstration
Novel platform involving digital twin and human-robot collaboration succeeded in cutting a component from the 19th section of an A350 wing, highlighting its ability to enable composite structure recycling.
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Optimized, automated manufacturing concepts for composite parts, SMC semi-finished materials
JEC World 2024: The AutoCut Pick&Place and Cube SMC line from Schmidt & Heinzmann aim to deliver more modernized manufacturing capabilities with improved efficiency and process control.
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CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.
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Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.
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Latest Cutting/Kitting News And Updates
Airborne to supply composites cutting/kitting equipment to Airbus Helicopters
Fully digital Kit by Light systems will enable faster, simpler and more efficient composite ply management at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility.
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SGL Carbon offers customizable, prefabricated composite textile stacks
SGL aims to eliminate the work involved from material roll to stack for customers entirely, cost-effectively pre-cutting and assembling Sigratex stack packages to application specifications, saving time, cost and waste.
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State-of-the-art composites cutting, machining solutions ensure accuracy, ease of operation
JEC World 2024: Compcut is presenting its advanced composites saw (ACS) and precision composite router (PCR), in addition to inviting attendees to bring their own materials for demonstration purposes.
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Intelligent, automated production methods for composites cutting, logistics
JEC World 2024: Zünd is highlighting digital excellence via its ZCC Cut Center, heat sealing module (HSM), G3 Cutter and ZPC software.
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Dieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity
Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.
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BeSpline wins IBEX Innovation Award, announces partnership with Boston Boatworks for Shaped Foam Kits
CAD-driven fabrication uses adaptive mold technology for lighter, stronger, higher quality boat structures without time and cost of building a mold while drastically reducing core fitting time for yacht builders.
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Plant tour: Joby Aviation, Marina, Calif., U.S.
As the advanced air mobility market begins to take shape, market leader Joby Aviation works to industrialize composites manufacturing for its first-generation, composites-intensive, all-electric air taxi.
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Improve production with five-axis machines built for composites
Virtually tour (4) USA-Made 5-Axis CNC Machines designed and engineered to help companies improve profits by decreasing cycle times and improving part quality. (Sponsored)
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Plant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy
A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.
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Modular cutting and stacking system advances flexible, fully automated operations
Integration of next-gen cutting and stacking systems into production lines brings new level of efficiency, quality control.
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Designing for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures
The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.
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Thermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures
Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.
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