Manufacturing Processes
Automated tape laying (ATL)
A gantry lays one broad UD tape course, commonly 75, 150 or 300 mm wide, at high deposition rate on flat or gently curved tools.
In simple terms
A gantry lays one broad UD tape course, commonly 75, 150 or 300 mm wide, at high deposition rate on flat or gently curved tools.
Best for
Large low-curvature panels and rapid material deposition.
Watch out for
Wide tape limits tight steering and complex curvature; cut and restart waste and ply boundaries need planning.
Typical applications
Wing skins, flat laminates, fuselage panels and large base plies.
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