Coriolis C2

High speed bidirectional fiber placement robot

Advantages

robotic-arm

High performance robot for large part manufacturing (up to 80m)

filters

Maximised productivity due to 24-fiber 1/4 inch placement

processing

Unique Autoreverse functionality

polygon

High capacity creel house for heavy spools (15kgs / 33lbs)

Applications

9 fevrier 2017, Nantes, site Airbus, Coriolis C2

Fuselage and panel

Concave or convex panels with double curvatures

9 fevrier 2017, Nantes, site Airbus, Coriolis C2

Spar and frame

High compaction around edges
Ply drop-offs and ramps over corners

Technical informations

AFP Process specifications

Configuration 24*1/4″
Maximum head speed while feeding fibers 0.5m/s
Maximum head speed while cutting fibers 0.5m/s
Repeatability at 0.5m/s of cutting and feeding fibers +/- 2.5mm
Maximum lay-up speed* 1m/s
Compaction force control Up to 1500 N
Temperature controls (head, tubes and creel) < 15°C
Tolerance between courses +2.5/-0 mm
Minimum distance between cutting and feeding an individual fiber** 10 mm
Minimum fiber length* 110 mm
Dynamic head compliance +/- 12.5 mm
Twist-free feeding tubes
HMI for advanced production management V5
Bar-code reader for material traceability

Options

Offline programming software Coriolis CADFiber® and CATFiber®
Camera verification Infrared and/or visual range
Integrated laser projector for contour inspection
Automated calibration system for cut & feed actuators

Cell configurations

Robot on a linear axis Up to 80 m in length
Vertical axis positioner 0,5 to 6 T
Horizontal axis positioner 0,5 to 2×40 T

Main Components

Robot KUKA Fortec
Controller Siemens
Linear axis Güdel
Positionner Coriolis Composites

Materials

Thermoset prepreg 135 to 268 gsm dry

Packaging

Maximum diameter 292 mm
Maximum gross weight 15 kgs
Backing film rewinder
Cardboard Core Inner diameter for Thermoset material 3in (76+/- 1mm)
Cardboard Core Length for Thermoset material 406 +/- 1mm

*Depends on the material, heat source, part shape, controller and standard cycles
** Layup speed can be limited

Get in touch with Coriolis

Feel free to contact us to discuss you composite part automation project. We’re here to help you, every step of the way from the design until the manufacturing.