Rock West Composites Significantly Adds to Its Filament Winding Capability with Investment in Six-Spindle, Four-Axis Winder

Rock West Composites (RWC) has apprised of the deployment of a six-spindle, four-axis filament winder that the business recently acquired. With advanced programming software and operating controls, this machine adds significant production capability to the company’s manufacturing operation. The rapid growth in demand for filament wound product has required the near doubling of RWC’s manufacturing capacity in this area. RWC’s new filament winding machine has four axes of motion for precise fiber placement, and a 36-tow-capacity resin bath for rapid material build up.