Design for Composites
Radii, draft and demoulding
Composite parts need radii compatible with ply thickness and drape, a feasible extraction direction and suitable draft.
In simple terms
Composite parts need radii compatible with ply thickness and drape, a feasible extraction direction and suitable draft.
Best for
Moulded shells, ribs, covers and ducts.
Watch out for
There is no universal minimum radius or draft angle.
Typical applications
CAD release reviews and tool split definition.
Related tools
Use the calculators to turn these concepts into preliminary engineering estimates.