Thermoplast Cell (TPC)

Robot on a linear axis
Top view of the integrated working cell TPZ with a robot on a linear axis parallel to the hot press in the research facility of the Center for Lightweight Production Technology
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Placement of a fuselage skin segment
View of the thermoplastic cell during the fully automated patch-preforming process for the placement of a fuselage skin segment
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Thermoplast Cell (TPC)
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Our institute in Augsburg features an integrated robotic work cell - the so-called TPC - for the investigation of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite production technologies.

A diverse range of processes - from preforming to joining - can be investigated along the process chain using a temperature-resistant robot on a 7 m long linear axis. High-rate processes in combination with a hot press (4,400 kN press force / heating temperature up to 450°C) can also be demonstrated here.

Contact

Andreas Buchheim

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Structures and Design
Am Technologiezentrum 4, 86159 Augsburg

Frederic Fischer

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Center for Lightweight Production Technology (ZLP)
Institute of Structures and Design
Am Technologiezentrum 4, 86159 Augsburg