The Cincinnati SFTL provides an affordable, right-sized solution for the production of long narrow flat parts, nested multi-part laminates, drape-formed skins, and more. Typical parts for which the SFTL is well-suited include spars, stringers, beams, ply packs, shear ties, frames, flaps and skins, to name just a few.
The Cincinnati SFTL offers an economical automated processing option for manufacturers looking to expand capability, productivity, and part-shape versatility. It is particularly well-suited to enable affordable transition from hand lay-up to automated tape lay-up and eases market entry for new businesses.
The CHARGERTM Tape Layer Series utilizes ACES programming and simulation software. This PC-based tool is compatible with CATIA V4 and V5, CATIA CWB/CD3 and FiberSIM, and provides a variety of path generation types. ACES supports part programming, part simulations, productivity analysis and production with the latest industrial processor technology and production animations. This system significantly reduces risk and insures part producibility before shop floor production begins
The CHARGERTM Series CM100 Control is the only control designed specifically for automated composites processing. This powerful, yet easy-to-use control features an open-architecture design powered by the latest industrial processor technology and digital servo drives to deliver fast, smooth and accurate machine motion
PC-based with Windows operating system
Open architecture platform
Does not require a front-end processor PC
Digital servo drives
CE Mark compliant
Large, color touch screen
X-axis (Longitudinal) | |
Speed | 60.9 m/min (2400 ipm) |
Travel | 4000 mm (157 in) minimum** |
Y-axis (Traverse) | |
Speed | 60.9 m/min (2400 ipm) |
Travel (standard) | 1435 mm (56.5 in) |
Travel (wide) | 3235 mm (127 in) |
Z-axis (Vertical) | |
Speed | 22.8 m/min (900 ipm) |
Travel | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
C-axis (Head Rotation) | |
Speed | 15,000 dpm |
Travel | ±190° |
D-axis (Cutter Rotation #1) | |
Speed | 90,000 dpm |
Travel | 0° to +180° |
V-axis (Cutter Traverse #1) | |
Speed | 38.1 m/min (1500 ipm) |
Travel | 362 mm (14.2 in) |
E-axis (Cutter Rotation #2) | |
Speed | 90,000 dpm |
Travel | 0° to -180° |
Q-axis (Cutter Traverse #2) | |
Speed | 38.1 m/min (1500 ipm) |
Travel | 362 mm (14.2 in) |
U-axis (Tape Reel) | |
Speed | 60.9 m/min (2400 ipm) |
Travel | Continuous |
Material Speci30fications (650 mm diameter tape matrial***) | |
300 mm (12 in) Standard | |
150 mm (6 in) - Optional | |
75 mm (3 in) - Optional |