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DMSC50
Introduction to Composite Materials & Processes


This course provides a good overview of composites in terms of materials, processes, typical applications, advantages/disadvantages and limitations.

Typical Attendees
The course is suitable for support staff who need a broad awareness and understanding of composites in terms of processes and terminology used, typically quality, sales, purchasing, HR and administration roles.

Structure
30% theory, 70% practical, 12 delegates maximum, no experience required

Course Dates
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Price per Delegate
£ 1,920.00     (£ 1600.00 plus £320.00 VAT)

Introduction to composites course content

DMSC50 Session 1
09:00 - 11:00
Session 2
11:15 - 13:15
Session 3
13:45 - 15:45
Session 4
16:00 - 18:00
Monday Introduction
Equipment issue
Health & Safety


Theory
Composites history
Composites theory
Theory
Matrix materials
Reinforcing materials
Fabric types
Laminate theory
Process overview
Theory
Wet lay-up laminating overview & simple resin calculations

Demo & Practical
Wet lay-up laminating of a mould including material preparation and dispensing, gel coating, wetting out & consolidation using brush application
Tuesday Practical
Completion of wet lay-up mould lamination using roller application
Theory
Pre-preg laminating overview

Theory, Demo & Practical
Pre-preg templating & material preparation
Demo & Practical
Laminate first skins of the pre-preg part
Vacuum de-bulk
Theory
Sandwich panel theory
Core materials

Demo & Practical
Prepare core for pre-preg part
Wednesday Practical
Laminate core & closing skins of pre-preg part
Theory
Vacuum bagging materials & methods

Demo & Practical
Vacuum bagging of pre-preg part
Theory & Practical
Matrix curing & post-curing
Cure pre-preg part

Theory & Demos
Trimming, finishing & inspection of composites
Demo & Practical
Breakout wet lay-up mould tool
Trim & finish mould ready for use
Post-cure mould
Thursday Theory
Tooling care & preparation
Release & adhesion
Release agent types

Demo & Practical
Release GRP mould for use
Theory
Resin infusion laminating overview

Demo & Practical
Laminate resin infusion part using a range of materials and methods
Demo & Practical
Vacuum bagging of infusion parts
Final infusion and curing of resin infusion parts
Theory, Videos & Discussion
Resin transfer moulding
Hot press moulding
Filament winding
Pultrusion
Automated tape laying & fibre placement
Friday Practical
Breakout, trim & finish resin infusion and
pre-preg composite parts
Practical & Discussion
Inspection of parts & identifying defects

Written test
(30 minutes)
Equipment return

Reinstate Workshop

Summary / Feedback
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Frequently asked questions
  • I am new to composites and your courses seem very technical, are they suitable for me?
  • Do I need to bring anything?
  • Why should we choose DMC over other courses?
  • Why don't you offer 1 or 2 day courses?

This course is suitable for support staff looking for a broad awareness and understanding of composites in terms of processes and the terminology used, including quality, sales, purchasing, HR and administration roles. We cover approximately 28 hours of practical throughout the week. 
 
We will introduce you to the three most commonly used manual processes within the composites industry. You will get to see first-hand what is involved when producing components from wet lay-up, infusion and pre-preg processes.
 
Through theory, technical demonstrations and practical sessions you will get an appreciation of composites processing. You will gain an insight into terminology, materials and equipment used by producing your own composite parts.

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wet lay up on an introduction to composites course
Getting a good introduction to composites
The course starts with wet lay-up laminating, teaching you basic resin calculations, before moving onto safe dispensing and mixing of the gel coats and resins. The gel coat is painted onto the mould, followed by wetting out and consolidation of the chop strand mat, with brushes and rollers. Time will be spent on getting good consistency and consolidation of the lay-up with guidance from the course tutor.
 
For the pre-preg laminating task you will produce a part using carbon fibre and a core material. We start with material identification looking at the range of fibres and fabrics that are most commonly used; carbon, glass, aramid and polypropylene fibres and plain twill and satin weaves.

From here we move onto material preparation which includes storage and defrosting, templating, nesting, kit cutting and ply orientation. Sandwich structures are introduced, highlighting their benefits, handling and preparation. A wide range of core materials are looked at, concentrating on cores commonly used with pre-preg, including foam, syntactic, nomex and aluminium honeycomb core.

Resin infusion is split into two categories – flow infusion and film infusion. Using the flow infusion method first, (working with bonded, stitched or woven fabrics) you will produce a trial panel. Then we will show you how the information from the trial panel can be used to produce an infusion strategy. With the flow infusion process you will be working with a variety of external infusion media and surface bagging your components. The film infusion method will be demonstrated so that the differences within the infusion process can be clearly seen.
 
This course will take you through producing your own mould, including post curing and mould preparation, to manufacturing a high quality component using carbon fibre, envelope bagging and autoclave curing. You will have a sound understanding of the composite processes available and be able to communicate with suppliers and team members confidently.
UPCOMING COURSES


27th Feb - 3rd March 2023 - DMSC61

6th-10th March 2023 - DMSC58

27th - 31st March 2023 - DMSC53

17th-21st April 2023 - DMSC54

15th -19th May 2023 - DMSC51

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