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The STAXX ONE Single Tow End-Effector is a highly flexible small and lightweight automated fiber placement end-effector. With its mass of about 40kg it can be mounted on any standard industrial robot.
It allows automated fiber placement of complex parts and it supports a wide range of materials such as PrePreg, TowPreg and Dry Fiber material. The optional heated layup table can additionally be equipped with an NC-controlled turning device.
Technical Data
- Material spool with tow tension control
Optional: Level measurement - Compaction roller out of stainless steel or 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 ¼” and ½”
Special Features
R+D flexibility combined with industrial readiness
- Various material types (PrePreg, TowPreg, Adhesives, DryFiber, etc.)
- Flexible Material size
- Siemens NC Controls
- Good accessibility for complex parts
- Modular cell concept
Cost efficient approach
- No foundation needed
- Standardized system components
Digital Twin
- Cell Layout
- CAM System for offline programmin based on 3D/2D CAD data
- Collision analysis
- Simulation for both, machine and layup concept
Broetje-Automation Showcases High-Tech Solutions at Paris Airshow
- Published on 26 May 2023
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The Paris Airshow is opening its gates from June 19 to 25. It is expected with pleasure to participate in this prestigious trade show. Broetje-Automation Group represents innovation and cutting-edge technology and is ready to showcase its exceptional products and services to a global audience of aviation enthusiasts and industry experts.
Broetje-Automation Demonstrates Automated Fiber Placement With Recycled Carbon Fibers – STAXX One Completes AFP Product Family
- Published on 26 April 2023
Broetje-Automation lays the foundation for more sustainability in composite production. With the STAXX One, the latest member of the STAXX Fiber Placement product family, the industry-ready automated processing of recycled carbon fibers has now been successfully demonstrated. In this way, Broetje-Automation is supporting the transformation of the composite industry towards a sustainable production in the factory of the future.