Previous experience with composite materials & processing is a prerequisite. For those who do not have a thorough background in the basics of advanced composite materials, our Phase 1 Fabrication & Damage Repair course is highly recommended.

This five-day class is designed for manufacturing engineers, planners, supervisors, technicians, fabricators or anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of prepreg lay-up techniques and manufacturing methods utilizing oven or autoclave processing. This class also covers basic quality assurance techniques involved in the production of advanced composite components and structures.

Much emphasis is placed on the manufacturing engineering planning and fabricating of contoured sandwich panel and a Kevlar® solid laminate panel using autoclave processing. Secondary bonding, nutplate and insert installation operations to trimmed panels will also be covered.

Key issues such as tooling, facilities and equipment requirements, as well as quality assurance and quality control procedures are discussed and practiced in the workshop.