1. Composite Filament Winding RIT Multidisciplinary Design Project P09226 Shijo George, Alex Sandy, Tiago Santos, Christofer Brayton, Daniel Weimann www.thaicomposites.com

2. Project Background Composite Tubing – Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Kevlar – Benefits High strength Light weight High creep and fatigue performance Chemical and corrosion resistance – Uses Drive shaft/half shaft Golf Clubs Pipes Pressure vessels

3. Filament Winding Continuous strand of impregnated fibers wound onto a mandrel Often computer controlled Mandrel may be removed post cure

4. Project Goals Capability – Develop filament winding within department – Base for future senior design teams Composite tube – Variable length – Variable wrap angle Machine – Robust expandable design – Simple partially automated operation Test – Compare theoretical and experimental results Risks – Budget $2000 Preliminary budget – Design Integration – Control structure Resin Impregnation Tension Fiber Slip – Time 2 quarters 11 week build/test Part lead time

5. Team Roles P09226 Creel Shijo (ME) Alex (ME) Tension Dan (ME) Chris (EE) Resin Bath Alex (ME) Tiago (ME) Feedeye Tiago (ME) Dan (ME) Mandrel Shijo (ME) Dan (ME) Motors Alex (ME) Shijo (ME) Controls Chris (EE)

6. Responsibilities Feedeye – Lead screw calculations – Carriage, mounting Tension – Explore capabilities Electromagnetic Brake Motor Brake – Work with Chris (EE) to ensure control Mandrel – Lathe condition Chuck, Tailstock Solid Modeling

7. Project Plan Detailed Design Review – Multiple reviews 2/9- 2/18 Executive Review – 2/20 Finalized Parts List – 2/25 Senior Design 2 – Build Stage Working Machine 4/24 – Testing 4/27 – 5/1

8. Desired Outcome Develop capability within department Create composite wound tube – Repeatable – Confirmable through testing Base for further development – Senior Design Increase Spools Advanced controls Multi-axis

9. Closing Questions ? Contact Information Daniel Weimann DSW1104@rit.edu 724-454-9622 32 Avondale Park Rochester NY 14620