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The handling of various composite structures is part of the composite production process. We provide three different handling options for various industrial applications that can be customized to fit the application processes you need on the shopfloor. Our systems are able to handle various materials such as Prepreg, Dry Fiber, Thermoset and Thermoplastic. Whether it is the handling of different composite structures, the automated sorting and kitting process or the draping of composite parts, Broetje-Automation delivers a suitible solution to implement automated and cost-efficient systems for your netxt step towards the Factory of the Future.
Composite Handling System with adaptive structure
This system ensures maximum protection, no distortions and offers material independent technologies that can pick up structures of different contours to fit our technology to the customers challenges. Broetje-Automation has developed a special vacuum generation with pneumatic muscles as actuators that makes adaptive handling as easy as it can be.
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- Ply stacking for preform build-up via local heating elements
- High positioning accuracy
- Lay-up rate: more than 100kg/h possible
- Extension for manual station
- Area of application: direct layup of plies in mould for skins and covers
- Direct layup in mold for aerial surfaces in 3D shapes
- Skins, Covers, Panels, Floors
Automated Sorting & Kitting (ASK)
A high variety of shapes require a high flexibility in the handling unit. To automate the Sorting and Kitting process for small and complex parts, Broetje-Automation connected a standard cutting table with an automated system for stacking and sorting of a production kit. The robotic handling system is able to communicate with the cutting table trough the Assembly Management System which makes the production clearer.
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- Intelligent interfaces between the systems
- Robot (with EEF) Software
- Complex parts with high contur variety
- Material independent
- Automation of cutting tables enabled for line integration
- Ideal enhancement for manual Stations
- Existing cutting tables at customers can be upgraded with Broetje ASK
Draping of composite parts
The draping of composites and combining of semi-finished products is an extension of the handling system. Through gentle automated processes, we achieve a particularly high quality of the products with our systems.
Due to the aviation-qualified draping and fixing methods, the integral and fully automated process steps are carried out with high efficiency and productivity.
CAMX Trade Show in Atlanta: Broetje-Automation presents STAXX Box, the latest innovation for automated composite production
- Published on 27 October 2023
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Broetje-Automation is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming CAMX Trade Show in Atlanta on Oct. 30. Nov. 2. As the premier event for composite production and a platform for innovative ideas, we look forward to meeting attendees at our booth G20. On of the highlights of the show will be our latest innovation on display: The STAXX Box small scale AFP system.
Broetje-Automation delivers STAXX One Automated Fiber Placement System to VIC-K for Future-Oriented Solutions
- Published on 20 April 2023
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Broetje-Automation has delivered the innovative Automated Fiber Placement System “STAXX One” to VIC-K, a leading international provider of products and services to the aerospace, defense, energy, and railway sectors. The system includes a COMAU industrial robot with a STAXX One Fiber Placement Endeffector and an additional rotational axis, making it ideally suited for building a wide variety of composite structures.