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The Adaptive Mould™ and its Components
■ The Adaptive Mould technology is here to help create double-curved shapes directly from 3D drawings, quickly and efficiently with a high surface quality.
The Adaptive Mould and its individual components are designed to operate in conventional production environments and used for forming single-curved and double-curved panels from various materials.
The mould can be used for prefabrication of moulds or elements and does so more efficiently than any other shell fabrication methods currently available.The membrane of the machine can be used with materials at elevated temperatures,
for prolonged exposure of 100 °C and short term (below 1 minute) exposure to peak temperatures of up to 130 °C. Custom designs are available for temperatures up to 200 °C. A patented solution for 660 °C is available for glass moulding.
The machine is intended to be used for concrete, thermoplastic, foam, carbon or fiberglass reinforced resins. Other materials can be used to produce castings as long as they fall into reasonable loading and temperature limits.
The Adaptive Mould can be used for a minimum radius range of curvatures from R=400 mm up to infinity.
Membrane
Snap-Snap™
Control panel
Linear actuator
Membrane
■ The patented Membrane and Support System for the Adaptive Mould are made from flexible silicones, carbon rods and magnet assemblies. The system is capable of taking extreme curved shapes while sustaining a hard and wear resistant work surface for moulding.
The top layer of the Membrane is silicone rubber in 2 mm thickness in smooth glossy or matt surface finish. It is exchangeable and can be detached from the membrane assembly by releasing the vacuum.
The bottom layer of the Membrane is a 15-20 mm thick ferromagnetic silicone rubber with cavities for carbon rods which run throughout the membrane.The top layer and bottom layer is connected using vacuum pressure with a flexible gasket along the sides.
The underlying Support System holds the Membrane with a network of magnets and carbon rods which is connected to the Linear motors. The Support System is flexible and able to withstand distributed load up to 16 cm of wet concrete.
Membrane
Support System
Linear actuator Laser projector
■ The Linear actuator is developed by Adapa for high vertical loads, accurate positioning and long service life.
The linear shaft connecting to the support-system and membrane is a 30-35 mm diameter cylinder of nickel coated bearing grade steel made for low corrosion and low deflection.
The motor is an integrated stepper motor, housing both motor and controller.
Cabling to and from the linear motor is RS485 serial communication cable, 12 V and 24 V power cable.
■ The 3D Laser projector is mounted above the Adaptive Mould at a distance of minimum 2-3 meters of the highest vertical position of the membrane. Here the projector is able to shoot a continuous laser beam onto the top layer indicating: Edges of panels, Panel naming, Inserts, Side naming, Custom indicators.
The laser is a 10 mW red laser using 2 high-speed galvo-mirrors to accurately shoot the laser beam at a 50 hz refresh rate. This is quick enough to be perceived as continuous lines by the human eye.
The laser is calibrated by the help of permanent reference points placed at the perimeter of the Adaptive Mould.
Membrane
Snap-Snap
Reference points
Motor + Control
Shaft
Control panel Snap-Snap™Flexible mould borders
■ The Control panel houses electrical compo-nents for controlling the Adaptive Mould. The Control panel is connected through standard ethernet cable; it can be directly accessed as a windows computer using shared folders.
The Control panel comprises:Touch panel PC, ON button, Emergency stop, Power supplies, Switch disconnector, CEE plug, Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi antennas.
The Control panel interface gives the user options for selecting the desired panels from a files directory. By selection options becomes available: Time for shaping of panel (2-15 min.) Laser projections: panel sides, panel name, panel inserts, etc.System status is available for realtime informa-tion on machine performance and calibration status.
■ Snap-Snap™ is an in-house developed mould border for concrete and composite production. It is used for setting up mould perimeters when using wet/sprayed concrete and composite spray/infusion.
Snap-Snap™ is easy to apply and holds itself into place during shaping operations. It can be placed accurately using the laser projector line and be custom shaped for specific applications.
www.adapa.dk +45 93 40 41 42
[email protected]ørvej 4a,
9000 Aalborg, Denmark
a d a p t i v e m o u l d s
The Adaptive Mould™ and its Components
■ The Adaptive Mould technology is here to help create double-curved shapes directly from 3D drawings, quickly and efficiently with a high surface quality.
The Adaptive Mould and its individual components are designed to operate in conventional production environments and used for forming single-curved and double-curved panels from various materials.
The mould can be used for prefabrication of moulds or elements and does so more efficiently than any other shell fabrication methods currently available.The membrane of the machine can be used with materials at elevated temperatures,
for prolonged exposure of 100 °C and short term (below 1 minute) exposure to peak temperatures of up to 130 °C. Custom designs are available for temperatures up to 200 °C. A patented solution for 660 °C is available for glass moulding.
The machine is intended to be used for concrete, thermoplastic, foam, carbon or fiberglass reinforced resins. Other materials can be used to produce castings as long as they fall into reasonable loading and temperature limits.
The Adaptive Mould can be used for a minimum radius range of curvatures from R=400 mm up to infinity.
Membrane
Snap-Snap™
Control panel
Linear actuator
Membrane
■ The patented Membrane and Support System for the Adaptive Mould are made from flexible silicones, carbon rods and magnet assemblies. The system is capable of taking extreme curved shapes while sustaining a hard and wear resistant work surface for moulding.
The top layer of the Membrane is silicone rubber in 2 mm thickness in smooth glossy or matt surface finish. It is exchangeable and can be detached from the membrane assembly by releasing the vacuum.
The bottom layer of the Membrane is a 15-20 mm thick ferromagnetic silicone rubber with cavities for carbon rods which run throughout the membrane.The top layer and bottom layer is connected using vacuum pressure with a flexible gasket along the sides.
The underlying Support System holds the Membrane with a network of magnets and carbon rods which is connected to the Linear motors. The Support System is flexible and able to withstand distributed load up to 16 cm of wet concrete.
Membrane
Support System
Linear actuator Laser projector
■ The Linear actuator is developed by Adapa for high vertical loads, accurate positioning and long service life.
The linear shaft connecting to the support-system and membrane is a 30-35 mm diameter cylinder of nickel coated bearing grade steel made for low corrosion and low deflection.
The motor is an integrated stepper motor, housing both motor and controller.
Cabling to and from the linear motor is RS485 serial communication cable, 12 V and 24 V power cable.
■ The 3D Laser projector is mounted above the Adaptive Mould at a distance of minimum 2-3 meters of the highest vertical position of the membrane. Here the projector is able to shoot a continuous laser beam onto the top layer indicating: Edges of panels, Panel naming, Inserts, Side naming, Custom indicators.
The laser is a 10 mW red laser using 2 high-speed galvo-mirrors to accurately shoot the laser beam at a 50 hz refresh rate. This is quick enough to be perceived as continuous lines by the human eye.
The laser is calibrated by the help of permanent reference points placed at the perimeter of the Adaptive Mould.
Membrane
Snap-Snap
Reference points
Motor + Control
Shaft
Control panel Snap-Snap™Flexible mould borders
■ The Control panel houses electrical compo-nents for controlling the Adaptive Mould. The Control panel is connected through standard ethernet cable; it can be directly accessed as a windows computer using shared folders.
The Control panel comprises:Touch panel PC, ON button, Emergency stop, Power supplies, Switch disconnector, CEE plug, Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi antennas.
The Control panel interface gives the user options for selecting the desired panels from a files directory. By selection options becomes available: Time for shaping of panel (2-15 min.) Laser projections: panel sides, panel name, panel inserts, etc.System status is available for realtime informa-tion on machine performance and calibration status.
■ Snap-Snap™ is an in-house developed mould border for concrete and composite production. It is used for setting up mould perimeters when using wet/sprayed concrete and composite spray/infusion.
Snap-Snap™ is easy to apply and holds itself into place during shaping operations. It can be placed accurately using the laser projector line and be custom shaped for specific applications.
www.adapa.dk +45 93 40 41 42
[email protected]ørvej 4a,
9000 Aalborg, Denmark
a d a p t i v e m o u l d s
The Adaptive Mould™ and its Components
■ The Adaptive Mould technology is here to help create double-curved shapes directly from 3D drawings, quickly and efficiently with a high surface quality.
The Adaptive Mould and its individual components are designed to operate in conventional production environments and used for forming single-curved and double-curved panels from various materials.
The mould can be used for prefabrication of moulds or elements and does so more efficiently than any other shell fabrication methods currently available.The membrane of the machine can be used with materials at elevated temperatures,
for prolonged exposure of 100 °C and short term (below 1 minute) exposure to peak temperatures of up to 130 °C. Custom designs are available for temperatures up to 200 °C. A patented solution for 660 °C is available for glass moulding.
The machine is intended to be used for concrete, thermoplastic, foam, carbon or fiberglass reinforced resins. Other materials can be used to produce castings as long as they fall into reasonable loading and temperature limits.
The Adaptive Mould can be used for a minimum radius range of curvatures from R=400 mm up to infinity.
Membrane
Snap-Snap™
Control panel
Linear actuator
Membrane
■ The patented Membrane and Support System for the Adaptive Mould are made from flexible silicones, carbon rods and magnet assemblies. The system is capable of taking extreme curved shapes while sustaining a hard and wear resistant work surface for moulding.
The top layer of the Membrane is silicone rubber in 2 mm thickness in smooth glossy or matt surface finish. It is exchangeable and can be detached from the membrane assembly by releasing the vacuum.
The bottom layer of the Membrane is a 15-20 mm thick ferromagnetic silicone rubber with cavities for carbon rods which run throughout the membrane.The top layer and bottom layer is connected using vacuum pressure with a flexible gasket along the sides.
The underlying Support System holds the Membrane with a network of magnets and carbon rods which is connected to the Linear motors. The Support System is flexible and able to withstand distributed load up to 16 cm of wet concrete.
Membrane
Support System
Linear actuator Laser projector
■ The Linear actuator is developed by Adapa for high vertical loads, accurate positioning and long service life.
The linear shaft connecting to the support-system and membrane is a 30-35 mm diameter cylinder of nickel coated bearing grade steel made for low corrosion and low deflection.
The motor is an integrated stepper motor, housing both motor and controller.
Cabling to and from the linear motor is RS485 serial communication cable, 12 V and 24 V power cable.
■ The 3D Laser projector is mounted above the Adaptive Mould at a distance of minimum 2-3 meters of the highest vertical position of the membrane. Here the projector is able to shoot a continuous laser beam onto the top layer indicating: Edges of panels, Panel naming, Inserts, Side naming, Custom indicators.
The laser is a 10 mW red laser using 2 high-speed galvo-mirrors to accurately shoot the laser beam at a 50 hz refresh rate. This is quick enough to be perceived as continuous lines by the human eye.
The laser is calibrated by the help of permanent reference points placed at the perimeter of the Adaptive Mould.
Membrane
Snap-Snap
Reference points
Motor + Control
Shaft
Control panel Snap-Snap™Flexible mould borders
■ The Control panel houses electrical compo-nents for controlling the Adaptive Mould. The Control panel is connected through standard ethernet cable; it can be directly accessed as a windows computer using shared folders.
The Control panel comprises:Touch panel PC, ON button, Emergency stop, Power supplies, Switch disconnector, CEE plug, Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi antennas.
The Control panel interface gives the user options for selecting the desired panels from a files directory. By selection options becomes available: Time for shaping of panel (2-15 min.) Laser projections: panel sides, panel name, panel inserts, etc.System status is available for realtime informa-tion on machine performance and calibration status.
■ Snap-Snap™ is an in-house developed mould border for concrete and composite production. It is used for setting up mould perimeters when using wet/sprayed concrete and composite spray/infusion.
Snap-Snap™ is easy to apply and holds itself into place during shaping operations. It can be placed accurately using the laser projector line and be custom shaped for specific applications.
www.adapa.dk +45 93 40 41 42
[email protected]ørvej 4a,
9000 Aalborg, Denmark
a d a p t i v e m o u l d s
The Adaptive Mould™ and its Components
■ The Adaptive Mould technology is here to help create double-curved shapes directly from 3D drawings, quickly and efficiently with a high surface quality.
The Adaptive Mould and its individual components are designed to operate in conventional production environments and used for forming single-curved and double-curved panels from various materials.
The mould can be used for prefabrication of moulds or elements and does so more efficiently than any other shell fabrication methods currently available.The membrane of the machine can be used with materials at elevated temperatures,
for prolonged exposure of 100 °C and short term (below 1 minute) exposure to peak temperatures of up to 130 °C. Custom designs are available for temperatures up to 200 °C. A patented solution for 660 °C is available for glass moulding.
The machine is intended to be used for concrete, thermoplastic, foam, carbon or fiberglass reinforced resins. Other materials can be used to produce castings as long as they fall into reasonable loading and temperature limits.
The Adaptive Mould can be used for a minimum radius range of curvatures from R=400 mm up to infinity.
Membrane
Snap-Snap™
Control panel
Linear actuator
Membrane
■ The patented Membrane and Support System for the Adaptive Mould are made from flexible silicones, carbon rods and magnet assemblies. The system is capable of taking extreme curved shapes while sustaining a hard and wear resistant work surface for moulding.
The top layer of the Membrane is silicone rubber in 2 mm thickness in smooth glossy or matt surface finish. It is exchangeable and can be detached from the membrane assembly by releasing the vacuum.
The bottom layer of the Membrane is a 15-20 mm thick ferromagnetic silicone rubber with cavities for carbon rods which run throughout the membrane.The top layer and bottom layer is connected using vacuum pressure with a flexible gasket along the sides.
The underlying Support System holds the Membrane with a network of magnets and carbon rods which is connected to the Linear motors. The Support System is flexible and able to withstand distributed load up to 16 cm of wet concrete.
Membrane
Support System
Linear actuator Laser projector
■ The Linear actuator is developed by Adapa for high vertical loads, accurate positioning and long service life.
The linear shaft connecting to the support-system and membrane is a 30-35 mm diameter cylinder of nickel coated bearing grade steel made for low corrosion and low deflection.
The motor is an integrated stepper motor, housing both motor and controller.
Cabling to and from the linear motor is RS485 serial communication cable, 12 V and 24 V power cable.
■ The 3D Laser projector is mounted above the Adaptive Mould at a distance of minimum 2-3 meters of the highest vertical position of the membrane. Here the projector is able to shoot a continuous laser beam onto the top layer indicating: Edges of panels, Panel naming, Inserts, Side naming, Custom indicators.
The laser is a 10 mW red laser using 2 high-speed galvo-mirrors to accurately shoot the laser beam at a 50 hz refresh rate. This is quick enough to be perceived as continuous lines by the human eye.
The laser is calibrated by the help of permanent reference points placed at the perimeter of the Adaptive Mould.
Membrane
Snap-Snap
Reference points
Motor + Control
Shaft
Control panel Snap-Snap™Flexible mould borders
■ The Control panel houses electrical compo-nents for controlling the Adaptive Mould. The Control panel is connected through standard ethernet cable; it can be directly accessed as a windows computer using shared folders.
The Control panel comprises:Touch panel PC, ON button, Emergency stop, Power supplies, Switch disconnector, CEE plug, Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi antennas.
The Control panel interface gives the user options for selecting the desired panels from a files directory. By selection options becomes available: Time for shaping of panel (2-15 min.) Laser projections: panel sides, panel name, panel inserts, etc.System status is available for realtime informa-tion on machine performance and calibration status.
■ Snap-Snap™ is an in-house developed mould border for concrete and composite production. It is used for setting up mould perimeters when using wet/sprayed concrete and composite spray/infusion.
Snap-Snap™ is easy to apply and holds itself into place during shaping operations. It can be placed accurately using the laser projector line and be custom shaped for specific applications.
www.adapa.dk +45 93 40 41 42
[email protected]ørvej 4a,
9000 Aalborg, Denmark
a d a p t i v e m o u l d s
