Research Article

Modeling of Tension Control System with Passive Dancer Roll for Automated Fiber Placement

Table 2

Fiber feeding system parameters.

ParameterSymbolValueUnit

Young modulus of the fiber
Sectional areaA
Nominal fiber tension,
Nominal fiber velocity,
Nominal radius of pay-off roll
Nominal weight of pay-off roll
Radius of passive dancer roll
Radius of guide roll0.02