A processing system for the automated manufacture of preforms

摘要

A system (10) for the manufacture of reinforcing preforms for structural composite moulding is disclosed. The system (10) comprises two cells (C1,C2) each having a mould member (20,30) and an air supply system (40,50) and a robotic member (R) for supplying reinforcing materials to each of the mould members (20,30) and a material supply system (80) for providing reinforcing materials to said robotic member (R). The material supply system (80) includes a plurality of eyelet members (82) to reduce friction.