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Cadwind 2007 Brochure

CADWIND is process simulation software for filament winding that simulates the winding process using a computer generated model. It calculates the optimal winding pattern for any mandrel geometry and automatically generates a part program to produce the part on virtually any winding machine. Key features include physical modeling of the winding process, modeling of friction between the fiber and mandrel, simulation of axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric part geometries, generation of part programs for different machine types, and real-time simulation of the winding process.

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Cadwind 2007 Brochure

CADWIND is process simulation software for filament winding that simulates the winding process using a computer generated model. It calculates the optimal winding pattern for any mandrel geometry and automatically generates a part program to produce the part on virtually any winding machine. Key features include physical modeling of the winding process, modeling of friction between the fiber and mandrel, simulation of axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric part geometries, generation of part programs for different machine types, and real-time simulation of the winding process.

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PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE

FOR FILAMENT WINDING TECHNOLOGY

CADWIND is the world's most sophisticated process simulation software for the filament
winding of composite materials. CADWIND simulates the process using a computer
generated model of the winding. It calculates the winding pattern for any mandrel geometry
and automatically generates the part program to produce the part on virtually any winding
machine.

Simulation Resulting Part Program

FEATURES

Physical modelling

The most important feature of CADWIND is the physical modelling of the winding
process. This unique simulation concept, proven over more than 20 years, is much
more powerful than the usual analytical geometrical formulas.

Friction modeling

CADWIND's simulation concept includes the modelling of the friction between the
fibre and the mandrel. This friction allows it to deviate from the geodesic path (i.e. the
shortest distance between two points on a curved surface) and thus gives much wider
range of design and production possibilities. This feature differentiates CADWIND
from many other filament winding software packages on the market.

ETAMAX ENGINEERING - Adelaide - Australia - Phone: +61 8 8449 9009


www.etamax.com.au : September 2007
CADWIND’s friction modelling allows variation in the winding
angle. The middle section of the above winding has a higher
winding angle, which results in a thicker laminate. CADWIND
makes this easily visible using a colour scale.

Axisymmetric and non-axisymmetric geometries


The simulation method allows CADWIND to calculate the fibre lay-up for any part
geometry: for simple axisymmetric geometries like tubes to complex non-axisymmetric
geometries like elbows and T fittings.

An example of an axisymmetric pressure vessel and a non-axisymmetric pipe elbow

Any machine or robot


CADWIND generates the part program for almost any type of machine and controller,
no matter if it is a simple 2 axis machine, a complex 6 axis winder, a specialised
T-winder or a robot, CADWIND's part programs run on every possible machine.

ETAMAX ENGINEERING - Adelaide - Australia - Phone: +61 8 8449 9009


www.etamax.com.au : September 2007
Real-time machine simulation

CADWIND allows you to fully visualise the winding process. It shows you a dynamic,
real-time animation of the machine actually winding the fibres. This gives you a much
better impression of what to expect when the winding program is taken to the
machine. You can see the machine
movements and their dynamics, if the
winding program runs smoothly, if the
range of an axis is exceeded, or if the
pay-out eye will collide with the
mandrel, before it happens.

The machine simulation shows the


different machine axes, the workshop
floor and displays the positions of the
machine axes numerically.

Optimal machine dynamics

CADWIND gives full control over the dynamics of the machine movement. This allows
the optimisation of your control data according to different criteria like
• optimisation of production time,
• winding with the mandrel rotating at constant speed or
• using a constant pay-out speed.

You can analyse the winding


machine dynamics using
displacement-time, speed-time
and acceleration-time
diagrams.

ETAMAX ENGINEERING - Adelaide - Australia - Phone: +61 8 8449 9009


www.etamax.com.au : September 2007
Design and analysis
For the prediction and analysis of the mechanical properties of the filament wound
parts CADWIND fully integrates with any finite element analysis (FEA) program. The
FEA interface allows you to export all the necessary data (part geometry, laminate
structure, stacking sequence, fibre orientation, thickness) from all points of the part to
any FEA program. CADWIND's “Design Pack” also includes the COMPOSITE STAR
laminate analysis software.

Solid modeling
For thick walled parts with many layers, solid modelling is needed. CADWIND allows
you to easily wind thick walled parts by considering the thickness build-up of each
layer.

Variation of the winding angle


The friction modelling ability allows the winding angle to be varied in different regions
of the part. A good example for the use of this feature is masts for wind-surfers. Using
different winding angles, the rigidity can be varied along the mast.

Layer linking
CADWIND can link different layers (e.g. a pressure vessel with a low angle helical
winding and a circumferential winding) so that the part can be wound without
stopping the machine. This can reduce production time considerably on parts with
more than one winding sequence (eg. if a combination of helical and hoop layers are
used).

Automation
The machine simulation as well as the flexibility of CADWIND allows the system to
adapt to a high degree of automation. For example, special commands for the
automated attachment and cutting of the filaments can be easily integrated into the
winding program. MATERIAL works closely with all machine manufactures to improve
integration and automation. The special needs of the end-user are always take into
consideration and, if technically possible, included in the software.

User interface
CADWIND has many features to give the user more information about the winding
process. There is a colour scale, which indicates the winding angle, the laminate
thickness or the geodesic behaviour at any point of the winding by colouring the
laminate. Another handy tool is the graphical display of the displacement-time,
velocity-time and acceleration-time diagrams of the machine movement. An important
objective has not been forgotten: to keep things simple. CADWIND has always been
known as having a simple and stable user interface.

System requirements
CADWIND runs on any computer with Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP or VISTA.

ETAMAX ENGINEERING - Adelaide - Australia - Phone: +61 8 8449 9009


www.etamax.com.au : September 2007
VERSIONS & OPTIONS

There are four CADWIND packages: ESSENTIAL, STANDARD, EXPERT and


HIGH-END. Any of these packages can be extended with the DESIGN PACK option.
The following table compares the capabilities of the different packages.

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www.etamax.com.au : September 2007
ETAMAX ENGINEERING - Adelaide - Australia - Phone: +61 8 8449 9009
www.etamax.com.au : September 2007

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