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Layway AFP1

Layway AFP1 is a laser-assisted thermoplastic Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) system designed for reliable industrial production of high-performance composite structures. By combining laser heating, high-accuracy robotic motion, and controlled tape placement, the system enables repeatable manufacturing of complex thermoplastic composite parts with minimal post-processing.

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Aerospace & Space: structural panels, stiffened parts
Automotive & Mobility: structural components, lightweight frames
UAV & eVTOL: primary and secondary structures
Energy & Pressure Systems: pipes, pressure sleeves, tanks
Industrial & Marine: bearings, tubes, wear-resistant structures
R&D & Education: thermoplastic composite process development

Laser-assisted thermoplastic automated fiber placement (AFP) systems

Advantages

Laser Heating

Precision heating to exact processing temperatures
High-Precision Positioning

The placement head positions the prepreg tow onto the tool or mandrel. Integrated compaction and roller technology ensure dense, void-free lamination
In-situ Curing

Fast in-situ consolidation via material properties, plus vacuum bagging for higher efficiency and guaranteed quality
Control System

Precision multi-axis control with synchronized tow delivery ensures consistent temperature, pressure, and tension for high-quality AFP on complex surfaces

Main System Parameter

Tape format
Single-tow, 1/4" and 1/2" UD tape
Laser type
Continuous fiber laser
Laser power
3kW
Laser spot size
15×40mm
Heating temperature range
200–500°C
Max. layup speed
500mm/s
Compaction force
100–700N
Temperature control accuracy
< ±15 °C
Tow-to-tow placement tolerance
±0.1mm
Cut repeatability
±2 mm
Minimum tow length
135mm
Standard working envelope
2 × 1 m (KR70 R2100 robot)
Maximum configurable envelope
up to 15 × 2 m
Expandable via linear track, 1–2 axis positioners, or larger robots
Infrared pyrometer (response time ≤ 5 ms)
Temperature control: PID, open architecture
Water cooling for laser, optics, and compaction roller
Pneumatic compaction force control
High-precision tape tension sensors (5–50 N, ±0.5%, optional)
Infrared thermal imaging camera (optional)
Optical camera (optional)
Data logging & process analytics (optional)
Vision-based defect tracking (optional)

Laser-Assisted Thermoplastic Automated Fiber Placement (LATP) technology

Key Advantages

Turnkey solution

Designed for manufacturers, R&D centers, and universities working with advanced thermoplastic composites.

Fully automated, digitally controlled AFP process

High repeatability and consistent part quality

Compatible with welding, overmolding, and overprinting

Supports FGF 3D-printed molds and tooling

Clean thermoplastic process (no VOCs, no dust)

Fully recyclable parts and production scrap

Low maintenance, long service life

Laser-Assisted Thermoplastic Automated Fiber Placement (LATP) technology

Supported Materials

Fibers: Carbon fiber (T300–T1100), glass fiber

Thermoplastic matrices:PEEK, PEKK, LM-PAEK, PPS, PA, PEI, PSU, PC

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Software & Digital Control System

Software Architecture

Planning layer: CAD-based ply design and trajectory planning

Control layer: Conversion to robot NC code with embedded process parameters

Execution & monitoring layer: PLC-based real-time control, data logging, and quality monitoring

Supported Materials

Software & Digital Control System

Core Software Functions

Ply definition and AFP path planning

NC code generation and post-processing

Embedded control of key parameters

Multi-parameter coordinated control(trajectory–speed–temperature–pressure–tension)

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Suzhou Layway Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

136-5663-6101

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