Description

Forest-Liné Miniflex automated tape laying (ATL) system for sale from a Connecticut defense composite manufacturer. This compact gantry ATL system lays 6-inch wide pre-preg CFRP tape on flat and mildly contoured tools for horizontal stabilizer skins, structural panels, and floor boards. Production speed up to 80 m/min. Bi-directional tape placement with cut-and-restart head. Hot-knife tape cut system. Siemens CNC control. Forest-Liné (now a Fives Group brand) ATL machines are widely deployed in Airbus and Boeing supply chains. This unit is in fair condition — mechanically sound with some control system wear. Priced to move from a consolidating aerospace supply chain. Inspection welcomed; serious buyers only.