Resin delivery, application and infusion system and integrated layup system and method of use

摘要

An automated in-line feed-through system 100 integrating the delivery, application and infusion of a resin to one or more fiber tows 120 and layup of the one or more infused fiber tows to form a composite structure. The system includes an automated resin delivery, deposition and infusion system 110 configured to deposit the resin on a respective one of the one or more fiber tows and form the infused fiber tows. The system integrates an automated layup system 112 including a compaction roller 136 configured to adhere the one or more infused fiber tows to a substrate. The system further includes a controller 132 configured to control a flow rate of the resin, control the temperature of the resin, the infused fiber tows and the automated layup system 100, and control tension of the one or more infused fiber tows 120 within the automated layup system. Other aspects of the automated in-line system are also provided.