METHODS FOR COMPOSITE TAPE LAMINATION OVER VARIOUS ANGLES BETWEEN FIBERS AND LINES TANGENT TO CONVEX RADII

摘要

A tape laminating machine having a compaction roller lays up composite tape over a substrate having a convex radius. The compaction roller folds the tape as it moves over the convex radius, while simultaneously pivoting about a trailing edge of the tape to prevent the compaction roller from lifting off the tape laid just before the convex radius.