Modular design method for filament winding machine

Winding machine is the core equipment for filament winding with the features of high production efficiency and stable product quality. To meet the requirements of customized and small batch production, the modular design method (MDM) is proposed to expand the function of winding machine. The system structure is analyzed, relation matrices between components are established, and the grouping genetic algorithm (GGA) is then employed to conduct modular optimization to cluster components into standard modules. Multi-objective optimization method based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) is proposed to create a complete system by combining instances with consideration of performance and cost simultaneously. The modular design method for the control system is presented based on distributed network controller for a bus system, and the network interface of the controller is standardized as independent function module, and then the rapid configuration of the controller is achieved according to the modular configuration of the mechanical structure. The k-nearest neighbor (kNN) method is used to classify the control mode by detecting the connection state of the module and the dynamic reconfiguration method based on component object model (COM) component to realize the state transition sequence and data exchange of the modules. The research on the modularization of mechanical structure, controller and software can realize the rapid reconfiguration of the winding machine, and expand the function of the winding machine.