Forest-Liné ATLAS_Forest-Liné ACCESS

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides a detailed description of the Forest-Liné ATLAS and ACCESS systems, which are automated solutions for processing composite materials. These systems are designed to optimize production efficiency and quality in the aerospace and wind energy sectors.

Key Features:

Reduction in scrap rate by 5-10% and optimization of the buy-to-fly ratio depending on part complexity.
Capability to handle parts up to 6.5 meters wide.
Enhanced productivity for complex double curvature parts and intricate ply shapes.
High layup capability on non-developable surfaces, slopes, ramps, and padups.
Full automation with 100% traceability and parts history supervision.
High accuracy with tape positioning within 0.5 mm using a continuous 6-axis head.
In-Process Inspection (IPI) for automatic control of lap and gap for quality assurance.

Specifications:

Forest-Liné ATLAS uses carbon prepreg tape of 150/300 mm, while ACCESS uses 150 mm tape.
Equipped with SIEMENS 840D SL CNC and user-friendly integrated HMI: FL Vision.
Eco design and CE certification.

Performance:

Two to three times faster than market standards with a feed rate of 60 m/min.
Highly dynamic axes with linear motors and optimized scrap rates.
Flexibility in design with pre-cut 150 mm tape or 300 mm bulk material.
Produces parts 3 to 5% lighter compared to conventional tape layers.

Options:

In-process recording of lap and gap values for quality assurance.
Foreign object detection, infrared heating, ultrasonic trimming cutter, inkjet marking, ply boundary inspection, program simulation offline, and part traceability.

Technical Specifications:

X Axis: Travel 8 m to 40 m, Speed 60 m/min, Acceleration 1 m/s².
Y Axis: Travel 4.3 m / 6.5 m, Speed 60 m/min, Acceleration 1 m/s².
Z Axis: Travel 0.52 / 0.75 / 1.2 m, Speed 60 m/min, Acceleration 3 m/s².
A, B, C Axes: Rotary with specified travel, speed, and acceleration parameters.

Applications: The systems are suitable for producing wide composite parts with double curvature and complex shapes, particularly in aerospace and wind energy markets.

Contact Information: Fives Machining – Forest-Liné Capdenac facility, France. Various regional contact emails provided.

Catalog excerpts

Metal Cutting | Composites Forest-Liné ATLAS Forest-Liné ACCESS Automated Composites Processing To produce wide composite parts with double curvature and complex shape, Fives’ exclusive dual phase tape laying technology is the ultimate solution • aves the scrap rate in the range of 5 to 10% / optimizes buy to fly ration (BTF), depending on part S complexity • Allows to pay parts up to 6.5 m wide • Improves productivity on complex double curvature parts and complex plies shape • High layup capability on non-developable surfaces, slopes, ramps and padups • Full automation machines with 100% traceability • Parts history supervision (logbook) with compilation of production events • High accuracy with tape positioning within 0.5 mm with the continuous 6-axis head • IPI: In-Process Inspection automatic control of the lap and gap for

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Over 35 Forest-Liné tape-laying solutions supplied worldwide. Ply / Contour Complexity Thanks to its know-how in the composite industry, Fives designs tape-laying solutions adapted to each market’s unique requirements, in particular for the a erospace and wind energy markets. Forest-Liné ATLAS / Forest-Liné ACCESS Cincinnati VIPER Fiber Placement Two to three times faster than the market standard, the Forest-Liné ATLAS/ACCESS, tape layer features tape positioning within 0.5 mm, 100 % traceability, feed rate of 60 m/min, highly dynamic axes, linear motors, and optimized scrap rates. Flat Surfaces...

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