Tight constellation composite tape-laying machine

摘要

An apparatus for laying tape on a workpiece. The apparatus includes a constellation frame and a first tape-laying head comprising a first compaction roller attached to constellation frame such that the first compaction roller can have a five axis motion with respect to the constellation frame. A second tape-laying head comprising a second compaction roller may be attached to the constellation frame such that the second compaction roller can have a five axis motion with respect to the constellation frame that is independent of the motion of the first tape-laying head.