Automated Tape Layup Options
The Automated Tape Layup process provides the following options:
Layup Tool Cost Override
By default, hard tooling cost is calculated based on the following:
• Tool material cost (looked up by the current tool material in the Layup Tool Cost Per Area column of the tool shop Tool Materials table--see Layup Tool Material),
• Tool surface area (see Tool Length, Width, and Area)
• Tool shop variable Region Multiplier.
With this setup option, users can override the default on a per-part basis and specify the tool cost explicitly. See also Tooling for Composites.
Layup Tool Material
By default, tool material is specified by the tool shop variable Default Tool Material Name. Users can override the default on a per-part basis with this setup option. The following options are available:
• Aluminum
• Invar
• Steel
The options are taken from the tool shop Tool Materials table for this process.
This value drives tool cost—see Tooling for Composites.
Automated Tape Layup Machine Programming Cost
By default, cost to program the layup machine is specified by the cost model variable defaultATLProgrammingCost (0 in starting point VPEs). Users can override the default on a per-part basis with this setup option.
This value contributes to capital investment. See Automated Tape Layup Process.
Number of Operators
By default, the number of operators is specified by the machine property Number of Operators. With this setup option, users can override the default on a per-part basis. Number of operators drives cycle time—see Automated Tape Layup Process.
Part Rough Mass
By default, the part rough mass is assumed to be the same as the finish mass—the sum of the ply masses (excluding holes). If secondary machining will remove significant mass for a particular part, you can specify the mass prior to removal with this setup option. This can increase the accuracy of handling time estimates for machining.