Composites Cutting/Kitting
Kitting and cutting are crucial processes in composite manufacturing, involving the precise preparation and shaping of materials before their assembly into final composite structures. Kitting involves organizing and preparing the composite materials—such as fibers, fabrics, or pre-impregnated sheets—according to specific designs or patterns. Precision cutting then follows, utilizing specialized machinery or tools to accurately shape these materials based on predetermined templates or CAD designs.
Latest Cutting/Kitting Articles
VIEW ALLSaertex subsidiary Fiberserve establishes kit cutting capacity in Mexico
The group expands its composites service portfolio with a focus on wind applications and pre-cut kits for rotor blade structures.
Read MoreLaser tech investment builds up Web Industries’ Denton production capacity
Broader processing capability growth provides ability to serve fast-paced, high-demanding markets with Tier 1 quality.
Read MoreWeb Industries expands thermoset slitting capacity in France
Operations beginning May 2026 are part of Web’s strategy to reinforce its European footprint and support international aerospace growth in thermosets, thermoplastics.
Read MoreAerospace, defense production efficiencies define Dieffenbacher presence
JEC World 2026: Advanced plant concepts, a comprehensive composites production process portfolio, Evoris digitalization and other concepts are supporting composite component manufacturing.
Read MoreUKAM Diamond Wire Saws target advanced material cutting
Aerospace and automotive composites, ceramics, biomaterials and other advanced materials benefit from the saws’ ultra-thin cuts with reduced kerf loss.
Read MoreKarl Mayer evolves multiaxial warp knitting systems to support natural fibers
The company is building opportunities to industrially produce sustainable technical textile composites, from its current COP Max 4/5 and Max Glass Eco offerings, to emerging future features.
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Digital cutting, kitting streamlines advanced materials handling
CAMX 2025: Zünd is showing how it combines intelligent cutting systems and software to boost productive composites environments, as well as recent technology synergies with Loop Technology.
Read MoreZünd, Loop Technology partner on FibreLine preforming system
Pairing Loop Technology’s automation with Zünd digital cutters provides faster cutting, less stray fibers, higher ply accuracy and more precise preforms for composite aerostructure manufacturing.
Read MoreNorco invests in CNC, kit cutting capability expansion
Transition from internal to external demand over the last few years has evolved Norco’s machining and composite kit cutting equipment, and now includes material outsourcing and digital engineering services.
Read MoreRe:Build launches line of thermoplastic composite slitting, ply stacking equipment
TPX line of tape slitters and off-axis, continuous roll ply stacking equipment is customizable to bring thermoplastics part production up to scale.
Read MoreComputer-controlled conveyor system improves precision in cutting operations
CAMX 2024: Eastman Machine Co. showcases the Eagle C135, a computer-controlled conveyor and cutting system designed to cut a range of technical and industrial fabrics and composites.
Read MoreCold cutting equipment designed for carbon fiber
CAMX 2024: Sheffield, a producer of highly accurate cutting machines, highlights its C-503 model machine made to cut carbon fiber, fiberglass and even natural fibers.
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Plant tour: Airtech International, Springfield, Tenn., U.S.
Fifty years of supplying materials for composites manufacturing includes custom fabrication and now aims to advance 3D-printed tooling, parts and new resins.
WatchPlant tour: Joby Aviation, Marina, Calif., U.S.
As the advanced air mobility market begins to take shape, market leader Joby Aviation works to industrialize composites manufacturing for its first-generation, composites-intensive, all-electric air taxi.
Read MoreImprove production with five-axis machines built for composites
Virtually tour (4) USA-Made 5-Axis CNC Machines designed and engineered to help companies improve profits by decreasing cycle times and improving part quality. (Sponsored)
WatchPlant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy
A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.
Read MoreModular cutting and stacking system advances flexible, fully automated operations
Integration of next-gen cutting and stacking systems into production lines brings new level of efficiency, quality control.
Read MoreDesigning for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures
The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.
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