Xilix Layup Tool – Carbon Fiber Cone Shaped Mold

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Xilix Systems-Carbon Fiber Layup Tool

Xilix Systems proudly introduces its precision-engineered Carbon Fiber Lay-Up Tool – Cone Shaped Mold, part of a proven line of custom lay-up tools and molds manufactured for composite fabricators across the aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and industrial sectors.

Xilix Systems, made in the USA, has built lay-up tools in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations—whether for small-format billets or massive structural components. From aluminum and steel to carbon fiber, carbon foam, and hybrid materials, each tool is engineered to meet the specific thermal, structural, and dimensional requirements of the customer’s process.

This cone-shaped tool, made in the USA using aircraft-grade aluminum and mounted on a rugged lazy‑Susan bearing system, features laser-guided projection pins, phenolic-wheel casters, and is designed to withstand curing environments up to 400°F—ensuring accurate fiber placement, easy technician access, and long-lasting dimensional stability.

Xilix Systems is a trusted leader in the engineering and manufacturing of precision carbon fiber layup tools, proudly made in the USA.

  • Rapid prototype expertise in designing composite lay up tooling and molds for aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and other high-performance industries
  • Expertise in producing CAD-designed custom tool lay-up molds that meet strict thermal, dimensional, and durability requirements
  • All products are manufactured in the USA with a focus on quality, consistency, and craftsmanship
  • Proven capability to deliver customized layup solutions that support hand layup, laser projection alignment, and high-temperature curing processes
  • Trusted by global OEMs and advanced fabrication teams for mission-critical applications

What features make the Xilix Cone Lay Up Tool ideal for carbon fiber molding?

 Key Features of the Xilix Carbon Fiber Lay-Up Tool (Cone Shape):

  • 400°F Heat-Rated Construction:
    Designed to endure industrial oven curing, every component—including casters and bearings—is built to withstand high-temperature cycles without degradation.
  • Laser Projection Integration:
    Equipped with precisely located positioning pins and a surface optimized for laser-guided templates, enabling exact carbon fiber placement as per CAD designs.
  • Rotational Lazy Susan Platform with Lock:
    The entire tool sits on a large bearing that allows smooth 360° rotation with secure locking, letting technicians access all sides of the mold efficiently.
  • Durable, Lightweight Aluminum Frame with Phenolic Wheels:
    The aluminum build ensures strength without excess weight, while phenolic casters allow easy mobility and oven entry without material breakdown.

Benefits / Advantages

How does the Xilix lay-up tool enhance quality and production outcomes?

Benefits of the Xilix Carbon Fiber Lay Up Tool:

  • Consistent, High-Precision Results:
    The mold’s tight tolerances ensure each layup replicates design specs perfectly, improving performance and reducing rework.
  • Streamlined Manual or Semi-Automated Layup:
    Laser-guided projection combined with rotational access simplifies the technician’s workflow, decreasing setup time and increasing productivity.
  • Minimized Thermal Distortion:
    With a fully rated high-temperature design, the tool resists warping and maintains dimensional stability throughout curing cycles.
  • Versatile Application Across Industries:
    Whether for aircraft fuselages, automotive body panels, or marine components, the Xilix Systems cone-shaped tool is adaptable to a wide range of composite manufacturing needs.

Why Xilix Systems

Why choose Xilix  Systems as your partner for custom composite layup tooling?

  • Expertise in Complex Tooling Design:
    Xilix engineers specialize in crafting custom layup tools that meet strict performance and dimensional requirements for aerospace, automotive, and advanced composites.
  • Heat-Tested Layup Molds Durability:
    Xilix Systems will design tooling systems to survive high-temperature curing cycles, ensuring long service life and dependable thermal performance.
  • Trusted by Global Industries:
    Xilix solutions serve customers in oil & gas, aerospace, food & beverage, nuclear power, nanotechnology, packaging, semiconductor, and medical industries.

Xilix Systems delivers reliable, high-performance layup tools that meet the exacting standards of today’s composite manufacturing demands.

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