Winding station
Spools filament under controlled tension at the end of the line.
Automatic winding
Automatic Filament Winding Solution
Automatic winding takes the finished filament off the line and spools it under controlled tension, then secures the filament end so the spool can be removed, packed or stacked without manual taping. Rongcai supplies two fixing variants: tape fixing and threading hole.
Process
Process flow and equipment modules
- 01
Finished filament arrives from the traction section
- 02
The winding station takes up the strand under servo tension
- 03
The spool fills to the set diameter
- 04
The filament end is fixed automatically — tape or threading hole
- 05
The completed spool is released for packing
Tape fixing unit
Applies tape to hold the filament end against the spool surface.
Threading hole unit
Leads the filament end through a hole in the spool core for a tape-free wound surface.
Spool handling
Releases the completed spool for packing without manual intervention.
Quality
Quality checkpoints in this solution
- Winding tension constant across the fill of each spool
- Filament end secured so the spool holds its shape after removal
- Spool core and maximum wound diameter matched to the packing specification
- Changeover handled consistently from the first spool of a shift to the last
Configuration
Configuration factors
- Spool core inner diameter and maximum wound outer diameter
- Filament fixing method: tape fixing or threading hole
- Typical spool weight to be packed
- Line speed the winding station has to follow
Next step
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does automatic filament winding work?
The winding station takes the finished filament under servo tension, fills the spool to the set diameter and then fixes the filament end automatically so the spool is ready for packing.
What affects winding quality?
Tension consistency, the spool core specification, the filament diameter being held upstream and the fixing method used at the end of the cycle.
Which spool sizes are supported?
The documented configuration covers spool core inner diameters of φ52–56 mm and a maximum wound outer diameter of φ200 mm, with a typical spool weight of approximately 1 kg. The spool specification for a project is confirmed during the review.
Tell us your filament production requirement
Share the material, filament diameter, target output and spool specification. Rongcai reviews the configuration and prepares a quotation.