Manufacturing a composite part requires data in many different forms with varying requirements – from points in 3D space for laser projection, to clean 2D curves on specific DXF or IGES layers for flat pattern nesting, to 3D ply boundaries in machine coordinates for automated deposition.  As the master of the complete digital composite definition, Fibersim can generate all of these outputs at the click of a button directly from the digital twin of the composite part.  Additionally, all of these derivative datasets can be archived with revision control against the engineering master in Teamcenter, ensuring an efficient, error-free, design-to-manufacture workflow for composite parts.

Flat pattern template generation for composites is a time consuming and error prone process left in large part up to trial and error. The Fibersim Flat Pattern Export module eliminates the bulk of work associated with this task through the reuse of engineered composite definition to automatically generate 2D flat pattern data files. These automatically generated files can then be efficiently imported into any common commercial nesting or automated cutting system. Existing attributes from the ply definition are included such as part name, ply name, material orientation and sequence, and markers used to assist in layup.

With the Tape Laying Interface module, engineers can automatically generate tape laying data files within their CAD system directly from the 3D model of a composite part. This eliminates errors, significantly increases engineering productivity and makes it easy to accommodate changes and optimize designs.