Robot Fairings | Agricultural Robot Protection
Lightweight composite fairings designed to protect essential robotic hardware from weather conditions. The agricultural robot operates outdoors to identify and remove weeds requiring minimal weight for optimal performance.
Project Overview
Lightweight composite fairings designed to protect essential robotic hardware from weather conditions. The agricultural robot operates outdoors to identify and remove weeds requiring minimal weight for optimal performance.
Project Highlights
Challenge 01
Manufacturing Process
The project had some key requirements light weathertight A+ aesthetic and structurally sound. Fibreglass and plastic were both either too heavy or not stiff enough.
Solution
C-Tech chose to build the part using a female moulded autoclave process to achieve the best possible laminate consolidation and surface finish. We integrated coloured kevlar fibre to meet aesthetic requirements.
Manufacturing Innovation
In-House Capability
Project required high temperature carbon moulds capable of being autoclaved for optimal surface finish and structural integrity.
Solution
C-Tech manufactured high temperature carbon moulds completely in-house using our 5-axis CNC machine ensuring full control over quality and integration.
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