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DMSC54
Pre-preg Laminating - Stage 1

Typical Attendees
This is considered the foundation course for all personnel involved with processing pre preg materials, including pre preg laminators, technicians, supervisors, engineers, designers, researchers and managers.  It is widely used across a range of industry sectors including Aerospace & Space, Formula 1 & Motorsport, Marine, Military and Sporting goods.

Structure
30% theory, 70% practical, 10 delegates maximum, no experience required



Pre Preg laminating stage 1 course content

 
DMSC54 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

Introduction to composites
theory, matrix, reinforcing & fabric materials
Theory
Pre-preg materials
Pre-preg processing
Lay-up specifications

Theory, Demo & Practical
Tooling care & preparation
Release agents
Practical
Prepare tooling
Laminate convex shapes using draping methods with a range of reinforcements and fabrics
Theory, Demo & Practical
Vacuum bagging
Vacuum bagging materials
Application methods & leak detection
Surface bagging
Oven cure part
Tuesday Theory, Demo & Practical
Material life, storing & defrosting
Laminate features & datums
Material templating
Theory, Demo & Practical
Clean rooms
Ply orientation
Standard orientation, notations & variations
Nesting & kitting
Theory & Demo
Material application & consolidation

Practical
Laminating internal, external corners, acute & radius corners, butt,& overlap joins, ply dropping, using placement & draping methods
Wednesday Demo & Practical
Fully templated envelope bagging of part
Autoclave cure part
Theory, Demo & Practical
Pre-preg curing
Temperature & pressure profiles
Exotherm, post curing & Tg points
Ply Correction & Reversing
Theory & Demo
Vacuum de-bulks

Practical
Preparation & laminating of a female tool incorporating loose, joggle & nett details
Theory & Demo
Hard pads & inserts

Practical
Laminating of a female tool incorporating, loose, nett edge, return & joggle detail, hard pads & inserts
Thursday Practical
Envelope bagging & autoclave cure part

Theory, Demo & Practical
De-moulding parts
Theory & Discussion
Process control & inspection
Causes of & identifying defects
Assessed Practical
Laminate assessment part start to finish including tooling preparation, material preparation, templating, split tooling, de-bulking
Friday Assessed Practical
Completion of assessed practical
Through aperture envelope bagging & autoclave curing of part
Theory & Video
Automated tape laying and fibre placement

Practical
Safe edge all parts produced
Reinstate Workshop
Written test
Equipment return
Summary / Feedback
DMSC54-56 Prepreg Courses.pdf
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Pre-preg Laminating Stage 1 Course details:
 
 
No previous experience is required to attend this course, although Pre-preg laminating is widely considered a modern 'craft' skill that requires personnel to be ‘patient and methodical’ in their approach to practical work. Delegates who have fine craft skills, fine craft based hobbies, enjoy solving technical problems, are technically minded, good with their hands etc. often succeed with pre-preg materials.
pre preg 1 course
During the week we cover approximately 26 hours of practical tasks and 14 hours of theory and technical demonstrations. You will complete 4 practical tasks, 3 training tasks and 1 assessment task in total, which get progressively more technical throughout the week.

All of the practical tasks will complement the theory, with technical demonstrations showing new skills. Each task adds to the technical detail of the previous one, allowing you to build confidence and skills throughout the week. The course covers all the elements associated with pre-preg laminating.  Some of the theory we will cover includes the importance of laminate ply orientations and balanced layups, pre preg material handling and storage, composite tooling care and preparation, temperature & pressure profiles, inspection, delamination and fault identification.
Pre preg composite mould


Beginning with material identification (fibre and fabric types) you will learn to drape pre preg fabrics at different orientations. Following layout manuals you will template parts, ply dropping the materials and looking in detail at staggered ply joins. Laminating over a range of mould features will give you hands on experience of nett edges, joggle details and return surfaces, including metal and composite inserts. During the technical demonstrations, each new skill will be shown with areas requiring special attention being highlighted.


Pre preg training course at DMC
All parts are vacuum bagged using a range of methods and techniques. You will start with surface bagging, moving onto envelope bagging and using varying combinations of vacuum bagging consumables. Components are cured using an oven and autoclave. Parts are then evaluated and discussed.
 
By the end of the course you will have seen all the features and shapes found in the pre-preg laminating industry. Nobody can train a pre-preg laminator to be ‘skilled/competent’ within a week, it takes months of practice.  What our course does provide is key training covering all the basic skills, knowledge and understanding. This will enable you to go into the working environment informed and able to start simple jobs under supervision, where skills can then be gained with practice, usually within 3-6 months. Assessments are also included in our courses (which show the achievement of an individual in a controlled environment). This gives employers a guide to your potential if you are looking for work with pre preg materials.
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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