Advanced Fiber Placement for Type-V Hydrogen Tank Winding: The Future of Composite Manufacturing

In this video, we demonstrate the exceptional capabilities of Advanced Fiber Placement (AFP) technology in the winding of a Type-V hydrogen tank. The AFP process brings a new level of precision, efficiency, and control to composite manufacturing, especially in the production of high-performance pressure vessels.

AFP technology enables selective fiber placement, allowing engineers to optimize material usage and design for maximum strength and durability. With this innovative method, fibers can be placed along non-geodesic paths, providing increased flexibility in design and improved structural integrity.

Additionally, the high precision of AFP technology ensures consistent and accurate fiber placement, leading to enhanced repeatability and reduced manufacturing defects. This, in turn, results in improved performance and reliability of the final product.

By leveraging the benefits of AFP technology in the winding of Type-V hydrogen tanks, manufacturers can create lightweight, high-strength vessels that are crucial for the expansion of hydrogen fuel infrastructure and the transition to clean energy solutions.

The AFP process is also flexible in the choice of material and can work with Thermoset, Thermoplastic, and Dry fiber making them suitable for all future material development.

Watch this video to witness the future of composite manufacturing with AFP technology and explore its potential in revolutionizing the production of Type-V hydrogen tanks. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into the world of advanced composites and continuous fiber reinforcement.

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When winding/afp’ing thermoset prepreg tanks, do you pause and vacuum debulk or does the compaction during winding pressure result in adequate debulking? How thick can you realistically go?