Composites Braiding

Determines the continuous variation of fiber angles, coverage and material thicknesses around the cross section and along the part for a better mandrel shape generation and more accurate results.
Provides a seamless link to computation and manufacturing tools, for an integrated and efficient process.
Allows the optimization of the braiding parameters along the components (improved fiber angles) to meet mechanical requirements at minimum cost.

To achieve these capabilities, Composites Braiding supports

Target angle/coverage ratio,
Or variable input parameters such as:
- Braiding ring geometry
- Machines parameters such as the number of carriers, variable speeds, material data, tow strength.
Multiple fiber directions to support braiding (clockwise, anticlockwise, axial directions). Axial fiber directions are defined by crossing clockwise and anti-clockwise fibers. Composites Braiding provides a reliable computation of the intersection of braided fibers, and the definition of the continuous axial fibers. The resulting thickness is used to compute the final surfaces.

Buckling, i.e. negative strain in fiber direction, is not supported.

Simulation runs

On multi-layers braided parts.
Outwards, from the mandrel surface towards the outer part surface (The model is the mandrel surface).
And inwards, from the outer part surface towards the mandrel surface (The model is the desired final surface).

Simulation also allows the definition of starting and finishing lengths, as the braiding process begins before the leading end and ends after the trailing end of the mandrel.

The simulated mandrel speeds are transferred to the braiding computer and provide accurate results.

Producibility for Braiding provides

The display of braiding results (coverage, deviation, separation, thickness, concavity), using user-defined scales.
The visualization of concave areas from the braiding perspective.

Composites Braiding provides export capabilities

Via a layup file (Layer properties, areal weight from each layer, support for RTM simulation).
Via a XML file (mandrel path and speed) to be used by braiding machines.

Composites Braiding is a nativeapp available on the Cloud or on Premises.

For information on accessing Composites Braiding, see Opening an app from the Compass topic in the Getting Started User's Guide.