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A Non-Geodesic Trajectory Design Method and Its Post-Processing for Robotic Filament Winding of Composite Tee Pipes.
Cheng Chang1, Zhenyu Han1, Xinyu Li1
1School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, No. 92, Xidazhi Street, Harbin 150001, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 13, 2021
Summary
This study presents a new method for robotic filament winding of polymer-matrix composite tee pipes, ensuring full coverage. Experiments confirm the effectiveness of the non-geodesic trajectory design and post-processing techniques for complex shapes.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Robotics and Automation
Background:
- Polymer-matrix composite tee pipes offer high specific strength and corrosion resistance, making them valuable in aerospace and civilian applications.
- Robotic filament winding is an effective technology for manufacturing complex composite parts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel non-geodesic trajectory design method for continuous robotic filament winding of tee pipes.
- To propose post-processing methods for achieving complete coverage of tee pipes during robotic filament winding.
Main Methods:
- A new non-geodesic trajectory design was developed for tee pipe winding.
- Post-processing techniques were introduced to ensure full coverage.
- Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software was used to simulate the winding process.
- Experiments were conducted using a desktop winding machine and a six-axis robot.
Main Results:
- The developed non-geodesic trajectory design and post-processing methods enabled full coverage of the tee pipe.
- Simulations in CAD/CAM software validated the winding process.
- Experimental results confirmed the accuracy of the proposed methods.
Conclusions:
- The novel non-geodesic trajectory design and post-processing methods are accurate and effective for robotic filament winding of polymer-matrix composite tee pipes.
- This approach facilitates the manufacturing of complex composite structures with complete coverage.
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