Prepreg Slitter and Rewinder

Processing Accuracy:

• Precision slitting of thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg tapes

• Multi-width slitting capabilities for varying tape specifications

Economic Benefits:

• Substantial cost reduction versus outsourced slitting operations

Quality Control:

• Integrated inspection systems with automated defect detection

• Real-time error identification prior to spool rewinding

Service Support:

• Comprehensive technical support and client assistance programs

Tape Width Capabilities:

• Wide slit tape processing: 20mm–600mm (Automated Tape Laying applications)

• Narrow slit tape processing (Automated Fiber Placement):

  • 3.175mm (1/8")

  • 6.35mm (1/4")

  • 12.7mm (1/2") or custom specifications

Processing Features:

• Thermoset and thermoplastic unidirectional prepreg tape cutting

• Tape edge guidance with laser-assisted spool positioning

• Cutting tolerance: ±0.125mm

• Multiple slitting methodologies: crash cutting, blade cutting, rotary shear blade cutting

System Configuration:

• Adjustable slitting parameter control

• Variable cutting width positioning

• Rapid-exchange slitting modules with interchangeable shafts

• Slit-tow rewinding positions: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, up to 48 stations

Winding Capabilities:

• Level/step/taper winding patterns

• Pancake coil winding

• Quick-release spool systems

• Splicing functionality

• Interleaf film insertion for thermoset tapes

• Maximum processing speed: 100m/min