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DMSC57
Trimming, Finishing and Assembly of composites


This course provides comprehensive training, understanding and application of a full range of trimming, finishing and assembly techniques associated with composite parts.  Emphasis is on the safe and effective use of a range of hand, power and bench tools applied to composite materials.  As there are no speeds or feeds tables for composite materials, the course includes selection and use of the right abrasive or cutting head for the right materials to give the best results.

Typical Attendees
This course is suitable for anyone involved in both manual and CNC trimming, finishing and assembly of composite parts, including technicians, supervisors, engineers, designers, researchers and managers.

Our Aim

We are afraid to say that there is no 'Speeds and Feeds' tables for composite materials due to the wide material combinations available.  We will show you how to select the right tools and cutting heads for the right job and how manual methods can provide insight on how CNC methods can be applied effectively.

Structure

30% theory, 70% practical, 8 delegates maximum, no experience required

Course Dates
19-23 June 2023

Price per Delegate
£ 2,220.00  (£ 1,850.00 plus £370 VAT)


Trimming, Finishing and Assembly of composites course content
DMSC57 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, materials & processes
Theory
Types, uses & control of engineering sketches & drawings

Practical
Interpreting & extracting information from engineering sketches & drawings
Theory & Demos
Identifying materials and processes used for composite parts
Safe handling of unfinished parts

Theory & Demos
Measuring & marking out composite parts
Practical
Measure & mark a range of features on a range of composite parts/materials using surface tables, height gauges, scribes, rules & jigs
Tuesday Theory & Demo
Trimming, sanding & finishing overview
Cutting & abrasive materials & grades
Planning operation sequences
Theory & Demo
Safe use of air and electrical power tools
Dust generation, control & extraction
Defects caused by trimming activities
Theory & Demos
Setting up & safe use of band saws, disc cutters,
routers and saws
Edge damage and de-lamination

Practical
Cut a range of profiles in a range of composite
parts/materials using a range of tools and jigs
Wednesday Theory & Demos
Filing & sanding composite materials
Edge & surface finishing
Setting up & safe use of linishers, disc sanders, die
grinders, belt sanders & orbital sanders

Practical
Final shaping and surface finishing of a range of features in a range of
composite materials using
range of tools and jigs
Theory & Demos
Drilling & boring composite materials
Break through, laminate,support and back drilling
Setting up & safe use of pedestal drills, low speed
and high speed hand drills

Practical
Drill & bore a range of hole features in a range of composite parts/materials including small/large holes, counter sinks, counter bores, inserts, carbide & diamond tips, hand & pillar drills, drill jigs
Thursday Theory, Demos & Practical
Cleaning & polishing composite materials using compounds, abrasives & polishers
Theory, Demos & Practical
Composite assemblies
Adhesive bonding
Surface preparation
Peel plies
Adhesive application & curing
Discussion & Practical
Inspection, evaluation and review of all activities completed

Assessment Briefing
Friday Assessed Practical
Fully trim, drill, finish and assemble a range of test components accurately to drawings
Including planning operations, selection of correct tools, cutting heads & abrasives, effective techniques & final assembly of the parts
Reinstate Workshop
Written test
Equipment return
Summary / Feedback
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Trimming composite parts
This course will give you comprehensive training, understanding and application of a full range of trimming, finishing and assembly techniques associated with composite parts. It is suitable for anyone involved in manual and CNC trimming, finishing and assembly of composite parts, including technicians, supervisors, engineers, designers, researchers and managers.

There are no speeds or feeds tables for composites due to the range of material that can be in the part. The focus of this course is to select and use the right tools, abrasives, cutters and technique for the best results.




With a methodical and ordered approach through the week, new skills, tools and processes are introduced, giving you the confidence to try new equipment. We will show you how best to plan composite trimming and assembly activities, covering composite theory, alongside approximately 28 hours of hands on practical.

The course begins with interpreting technical information from engineering drawings. This information can then be applied to your assembly allowing you to plan and work systematically, from measuring and marking, to bonding the completed assembly together.  You will mark a range of component features, for example concave and convex surfaces, radii, multiple drill holes and parallel lines using a range of equipment such as height gauge, surface table, scribes, calipers, rules and jigs.
The final stage in the process is finishing, where you will be cleaning and polishing your components. Working through a range of abrasives and cutting compounds you will learn how to best achieve the required finish.
Cutting and trimming follows, with the introduction of air tools and how best to control dust generation, in line with good health and safety practices. Emphasis is placed on the safe and effective use of tools and abrasives.

After demonstrations you will get to find which tool and abrasives work best. Under the guidance of our experienced tutors you will be working with different materials and features. You will use band saws, bench mounted disk and belt sanders and a range of air driven hand tools, including die grinders, cut off wheels, routers and belt linishers. These all come with their own range of silica carbide or diamond abrasives to try. Drilling, boring and countersinking are completed with diamond bits to get the best results. Laminate supports and high speed drills offer solutions for minimising break through and localised delamination.


Using dark matter composites trimming equipment
The final stage in the process is finishing, where you will be cleaning and polishing your components. Working through a range of abrasives and cutting compounds you will learn how to best achieve the required finish.
UPCOMING COURSES


27th Feb - 3rd March 2023 - DMSC61

6th-10th March 2023 - DMSC58

27th - 31st March 2023 - DMSC53

15th -19th May 2023 - DMSC51

12th - 16th June 2023 - DMSC60

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