BIO-INNOVATIVE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR CFRP PREFORM BY BRAIDING STRUCTRE

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In order to achieve the concept of delight design, a specific technology for mass customization producing must be developed. Biological structures have evolved to fit their purpose, and their adaptability and robustness are attractive to delight design and mass customization. Machine design which reflects the feature of biological structures is likely to lead the innovative realization of ultra-lightweight and high-strength structure. However, the structure that merely imitate biological form is not mechanically effective. In order to manufacture products which are inspired by biological form and also have all required properties, we need a new design theory and manufacturing system. We have developed a new design and production technology called ‘Bio Innovative Design Technology', which consists of; 1) Design database with forms in biology, 2) Design optimization techniques, 3) Development of braiding technology.
This article reports an outline of Bio Innovative Design Technology, and then report a fundamental manufacturing method of solid geometric preforms by braiding technology which is suitable for carbon fiber reinforced plastic.