Glossary

Comprehensive glossary of terms and definitions used in AddPath automated fiber placement systems.

A

AddPath - Automated fiber placement software system for composite manufacturing

AFP - Automated Fiber Placement, a composite manufacturing process

B

Base Plane - Reference coordinate plane for workspace positioning

C

Collision Detection - Safety system to prevent robot and tool collisions

Compaction - Process of applying pressure to consolidate fiber layers

F

Fiber Placement - Process of precisely positioning composite fibers

L

Laminate - Multi-layer composite structure with specific ply orientations

Layup - Process of placing composite materials in predetermined patterns

M

Mold - Tool or surface that defines the shape of the composite part

P

Ply - Individual layer of composite material in a laminate

R

Robot - Automated positioning system for precise tool movement

T

TCP - Tool Center Point, the reference point for tool positioning

Toolpath - Programmed path for robot and tool movement

Additional Terms

For additional terminology and definitions, consult the AddPath user manual or contact technical support.