Papers
11
Total Citations
160
H-Index
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About
Wilma Polini’s research career is defined by her pioneering work in robotized filament winding, a manufacturing technology that uses robotic systems to deposit resin-impregnated fibers onto dies to create high-performance composite parts. Her key contributions center on optimizing winding trajectories and controlling winding tension—two critical parameters that directly affect part quality and mechanical properties. Her most cited work, “Influence of winding speed and winding trajectory on tension in robotized filament winding of full section parts” (49 citations), established foundational insights into how process parameters interact. She also designed a novel feed-deposition head for robotic cells, which improved winding efficiency and part quality. Across her publications, Polini systematically developed methods to evaluate and plan winding trajectories for asymmetric and complex shapes, and she applied autoregressive models to forecast roving tension trends. Her work has accumulated over 150 citations, reflecting its lasting impact on advanced composite manufacturing. By addressing both theoretical modeling and practical implementation, Polini has helped make robotized filament winding a viable technique for producing complex, high-strength components.
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- 4Method to Evaluate Winding Trajectories in Robotized Filament Winding16 citations · 2004
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- 7Design of a New Feed-Deposition Head for Robotized Filament Winding7 citations · 2002
- 8A new robotized filament winding cell to manufacture complex shape parts6 citations · 2003
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