Turnkey System
Efficient manufacturing of thermoplastic advanced composites is here. The RELAY® Station overcomes traditional processing limitations.
The patented process starts with the Relay Station
The Relay Station is a state-of-the-art layup machine that produces Tailored Blanks™. Tailored Blanks are flat multi-ply laminates of uni-directional tape where each strip or course of tape can be laid up rapidly and in unique configurations. This allows such features as complex shapes, many fiber orientations, variable thickness and multiple materials to be incorporated into Tailored Blanks. Helmet shells, seat frames, automotive and aircraft structures and other parts with complex contours and variable thicknesses are all possible with the Relay Station.
To minimize cost, the Relay Station dispensing head places materials only where needed, significantly reducing scrap compared with other methods. In addition, the Relay Station utilizes high-speed automation to minimize labor and improve productivity and repeatability. And, our proprietary, user-friendly TailorGen™ software makes it easy to program the Relay Station to make Tailored Blanks. Simply put, the Fiberforge Process produces high-performance thermoplastic composite parts at higher volumes and for a lower cost than competing technologies.
A full turnkey system would consist of the Fiberforge Relay Station, a consolidation station, a thermoforming station and a trimming station. Fiberforge will work with customers to design and build the appropriate turnkey system.
Contact us to learn more about the Fiberforge turnkey system.
