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Composite Repair Equipment

Step Sanding Repair Kit

step sander tool kit
Problem
Scarfed repair surfaces are time consuming to prepare and consistency depends on the skill of the repair technician.  Step sanded repair surfaces are even more time consuming and difficult to conduct, but offer the best structural composite repairs.

Solution
Our NEW ‘Step Sanding Tool Kit’ allows step sanded repair surfaces to be prepared in less time than scarf surfaces with typically 50-75% time saving over current practices.

Combined with our portable extraction units, composite repairs can be conducted quicker, more accurately and dust free.

          Step Sanding Tool Kits         
   Step Sanding Training Videos   

Air Tools for Repair

composite tools
Problem
Preparing composite repair surfaces involves material removal by grinding which generates airborne dust.  Carbon dust is conductive, glass dust can be a carcinogen and aramid dust is hydroscopic.  Getting these airborne should be avoided.

Solution
We have fully evaluated air tools with on-tool extraction. 
As composite experts we actually use these tools in-house and on our courses and know what works most effectively and what doesn't.


All our kits are supplied in the configuration we would use them, giving the best solution with most flexibility to suit composite materials.

Air Tool kit overview   

Portable Dust Extraction

portable extraction for composites
Problem
The overall performance of extracted air tools and portable extraction units are inter-related.  Not all equipment performs the same or works well together.
 
Solution
Getting the right levels of vacuum volume and vacuum pressure for individual tools is key to performance.

We have fully evaluated air tools combined with portable extraction units to get the best performance that suits the full range of extracted tools offered.


We are composite experts who actually use these portable extraction units and know how to set them up for specific tools.  Our extraction units are also
supplied in the configuration we would use them.
       Portable Dust Extraction      
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UPCOMING COURSES

DMSC60, Producing Your Own Composite Parts
12-16 May 2025


DMSC61, Composite for Engineers & Designers Stage 1
9-13 June  2025


DMSC62, Composite for Engineers & Designers Stage 2
16-20 June  2025

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