The STAXX BOX is a robust standalone 4-Axis Fiber Placement Machine that integrates our standardized single tow end effector with a rotable layup table in the smallest installation space.
With its condensed design it can be comfortably relocated and is an ergonomic and user friendly system ready for production. This compact, flexible and easy to use automated fiber placement machine is ideally suited for the automated production of small composite parts at low cost.
Technical Data
- Material spool with tow tension control
Optional: Level measurement - Compaction roller with anti-stick polymer coating
- Controlled pneumatic compaction unit force up to 30dN (~kg)
- Backfilm collection spool
- Internal water cooling for prepreg material
- Deflection roll
Optional: Tow break detection - Robust cutting unit for tows above 50k
- Controlled Heating unit with infrared emitter, diode laser or flash-lamp
- Material flexibility: Any given width from 1/8‘‘ width up to 2‘‘ (50,08 mm)
- 2 Sets of compaction rollers for 1” and 2”
Special Features
Flexibility combined with industrial readiness
- Robust system for demanding
materials - Various material types (PrePreg, TowPreg, DryFiber, Thermoplast, etc.)
- Flexible tow width
- Siemens NC Controls
- Modular cell concept with good accessibility
Digital Twin
- Full Simulation of entire cell layout
- CAM System for offline programming based on 3D/2D CAD data
- Collision analysis
- Simulation for both, machine and layup concept
Cost efficient approach
- No foundation needed, suitable for almost any production environment
- Standardized system
components
CAMX 2024 in San Diego: STAXX Product Family – Versatile and Innovative Automated Fiber Placement for the Factory of the Future
- Published on 10 September 2024
- Composites
- Events
Broetje-Automation proudly introduces the STAXX Family, a transformative suite of automated fiber placement (AFP) solutions designed to redefine manufacturing processes in the Factory of the Future. From the compact and cost-effective STAXX Box to the high-performance capabilities of the scalable multitow STAXX Flex System, each member of this innovative family represents a peak of adaptability, versatility, and reliability. With cutting-edge features and a commitment to process-adapted production, the STAXX AFP Family stands at the forefront of revolutionizing automated fiber placement, starting a new era of precision and efficiency in composite manufacturing. Broetje-Automation presents hits innovative approach at the CAMX, booth W33 in the San Diego Convention Center from September 10-12.
AFP on the rise – Broetje-Automation showcases latest innovations at CAMX 2024 in San Diego
- Published on 7 August 2024
- Composites
- Factory of the Future
- Processes
Mark your calenders for the upcoming place-to-be for composites enthusiast. From September 10-12 the global composite industry will be in San Diego to discuss latest developments, innovations and marke trends at CAMX 2024 – the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo. We will present our portfolio of automated equipment, tools and digital solutions to equip your factory of the future.
