Wind turbine blade manufacturing: composite layer online guidance
1. Introduction
In the manufacturing process of wind turbine blades, precise positioning and laying of composite material layers are key links to ensure the quality and performance of the blades. Traditional layering methods often rely on manual measurements and templates, which are not only inefficient but also prone to errors. With the advancement of technology, 3D laser projection positioning systems are gradually being applied to online guidance of composite layer laying. Among them, the LightVision brand's 3D laser projector from China is highly praised in the industry for its high precision, ultra long distance, and stability.
2. Working principle of 3D laser projection positioning system
The 3D laser projection positioning system utilizes laser projection technology to project digital design patterns onto a work surface. The specific steps are as follows:
Data preparation: Input CAD model data of wind turbine blades into the system and generate layup paths and patterns.
Calibration: Align the coordinate system of the projector with the actual coordinate system of the blades through a series of calibration points.
Projection: The laser projector accurately projects the preset layer path and pattern onto the surface of the blade, and workers lay composite materials based on the projected pattern.
3. Advantages of LightVision 3D Laser Projector
The LightVision brand's 3D laser projector has the following advantages in the application of wind turbine blade composite layer:
High precision: The LightVision laser projector has sub millimeter level projection accuracy, ensuring the accuracy of the layer path.
Easy to operate: The user-friendly interface and simple operation process enable workers to quickly get started and perform precise layer laying operations.
Improved efficiency: Compared to traditional methods, laser projection systems significantly improve layer efficiency and shorten production cycles.
Strong adaptability: LightVision's system can adapt to blade designs with various complex surfaces and is widely used in the manufacturing of different types of wind turbine blades.
4. Practical application cases
At many wind turbine blade manufacturing plants of Far East Energy, LightVision 3D laser projectors are used for composite layer online guidance. The specific process is as follows:
Preparation stage: Input the CAD data of the blade model into the LightVision system to generate the layering scheme.
Calibrate projector: The projector is installed at the top of the factory building, directly above the blade mold, and calibrated through the marked points on the blade mold to ensure accurate projection.
Start laying: The projector projects the laying path and pattern onto the surface of the blade, and workers lay the materials according to the projection to ensure that each layer of composite material can be accurately placed.
5. Conclusion
The 3D laser projection positioning system, especially the LightVision brand's 3D laser projector, significantly improves the efficiency and quality of wind turbine blade composite layer laying through advantages such as high precision, easy operation, and real-time feedback. The application of this technology not only optimizes the manufacturing process, but also reduces production costs, bringing new technological innovations to the wind turbine blade manufacturing industry.