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Algorithms for Constructing Initial and Offset Path of Automated Fiber Placement for Complex Double-Curved Surfaces

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The directional deviation and wrinkling deformation of the fibers need to be strictly controlled within a specific range to guarantee the final formed composite component's quality. This work proposed a novel method for generating an initial path that is proportionally adjustable between the fixed-angle and the geodesic direction to satisfy the fiber directional deviation and wrinkling deformation constraints. The paths under multiple reference lines are better suited to component geometry than paths under a single reference line. In the path offset process, a parallel equidistant offset algorithm considering the design and manufacturing constraints was proposed, which avoids the generation of unqualified paths. Simulation results showed that the proposed path generation methods have better design flexibility and higher path planning efficiency.

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1. The models in Fig. 15, including the conical part and the variable cross-section C beam.

2. The model of fuselage skin of a certain type of aircraft in Fig. 17, and the planned placement paths and the tow paths.

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The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research: This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [Grant Number 51975520] and Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China [Grant Number LQ20E050019].

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  1. State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic System, College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China

    Weiwei Qu, Ruming He, Qing Wang, Liang Cheng, Di Yang, Jiaxin Gao, Han Wang, Qian Yang & Yinglin Ke

  2. Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China

    Weiwei Qu, Ruming He, Qing Wang, Liang Cheng, Di Yang, Jiaxin Gao, Han Wang, Qian Yang & Yinglin Ke

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Weiwei Qu: Conceptualization, Project administration, Writing-Review & Editing, Visualization. Ruming He: Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing- Original draft. Qing Wang: Writing-Review & Editing. Liang Cheng: Writing-Review & Editing, Funding acquisition. Di Yang: Writing-Review & Editing. Jiaxin Gao: Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation. Han Wang: Writing-Review & Editing. Qian Yang: Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation. Yinglin Ke: Resources, Supervision, Funding acquisition.

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Qu, W., He, R., Wang, Q. et al. Algorithms for Constructing Initial and Offset Path of Automated Fiber Placement for Complex Double-Curved Surfaces. Appl Compos Mater 28, 855–875 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-021-09901-2

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