# Engineering Mechanics

Proceedings Vol. 32 (2026)

ENGINEERING MECHANICS 2026

Copyright © 2026 Institute of Thermomechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague

 

Vomáčko V., Miller V.
pages 145 - 148, full text

This paper presents the design and development of an infrared heating system for automated thermo- plastic tape winding with in-situ consolidation. The primary objective is to develop a cost-effective alternative to laser-based heating by concentrating infrared radiation from a low-cost source using optical elements. Ray- tracing simulations of several focusing configurations (lenses and mirrors) are performed and their suitability for integration into a compact placement head is evaluated. In parallel with the heating system, a dedicated four-degree-of-freedom tape winding machine is being developed to enable controlled placement on rotation- ally symmetric components as well as closed-section composite profiles. The system is intended for processing carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene and polyamide tapes.

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