4- or 8-Tow
02 — HIGH-THROUGHPUT SYSTEM
AFP-X
The robust, multi-tow AFP-X system, built for high-volume production — 4- and 8-tow configurations put more material on board and less reloading, for continuous, precise operation on complex aerospace and large components.
750 mm/s
Up to 48 kg
4+
The head
Four or eight tows, one continuous pass
4- and 8-tow configurations put more material on board and cut reloading, purpose-built for the throughput that high-volume and large-component aerospace production demands.
The platform
Same software, bigger parts
AFP-X shares the AddPath planning and simulation stack with every other head in the line — the toolpath discipline that works on AFP-XS scales straight up.
System specifications
What to check before you call
| Robot brands | Same arm class as AFP-XS — confirm compatibility on your call |
|---|---|
| Tows | 4 or 8 |
| Gaps | 0mm, +2mm |
| Pass tolerance | ±2.5mm |
| Max speed | Up to 750 mm/s |
| Material on board | Up to 24 kg on X4; up to 48 kg on X8 |
| Materials | Thermoset, Thermoplastic, dry materials |
| Installed base | 4+ worldwide — 2+ industrial, 2+ university/technical-centre |
AFP-X is a dedicated multi-tow integration for teams with defined production requirements and prior AFP operating experience.
What happens on the call
01
Your part envelope and target laminate
02
Required annual volume and takt time
03
Tow count, tape format and material system
04
Robot, track, positioner and site constraints
05
Operating experience and commissioning target
Scale up without starting over
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