X1Tow

Built for coverage
Precision down to one tow. The compact single-tow head for filament winding, with set tension and eyelet rotation synchronized to the robot.

Fibre Configuration

Tow count: 1
Width: from 1 mm to 1/4''
Max tension: 40 N per fibre
Tension control: set value applied throughout winding

Head Specifications

Creel configuration: fixed side creel or onboard spool, depending on the machine selected
Head weight: 3-9 kg, depending on creel configuration (excludes loaded material)
Open design, for easy fibre guiding

Material Compatibility

Thermoset: slit tape or towpreg
Compatible with material using separator film

Motion & Synchronization

Winding pattern capability: geodesic vs. non-geodesic
Axis synchronization: robot, mandrel, and eyelet move as one synchronized system
Winding speed: up to 1 m/s
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Runs on the XLay suite

XLay runs every process on your machine: AFP, filament winding, tape winding, and ultrasonic cutting, from CAD design to machine code in one interface. A plug-in for Rhinoceros (v7 and v8), it covers layup, robot simulation, and machine code export, all in a single environment.

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AFP and Filament Winding Tool Heads

Each tool head is also available on its own, ready to mount on a KUKA robot you already have. Adding a process doesn't mean buying a new cell: a head can complement a process already on your line, or be added later as your needs grow.

One tow, in sync. Watch the X1Tow wind a mandrel, with the eyelet rotating in step with the robot.

X1Tow in action