Rigid Composites Structures

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Dates

Rigid Composite Structures
Jan 6 - Feb 3 (off for holiday)
M,W
2:30pm - 4:30pm
8 Sessions

Topics

Functional properties of Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, Kevlar and other fiber reinforcements
Resin Types
Composite layup methods
Core materials
Core fabrication
Composite stackup concerns
Tooling preparation (cleaning, release agents)
Vacuum bagging
Curing methods
Sanding and Polishing
Painting
Overview of Fusion 360/CATIA, CAD/CAM software
CNC Milling

Course Overview

This is a beginner level course in composite manufacturing. Students will receive hands-on training and experience in the construction of a basic fiberglass assembly. Each student will have a chance to complete a project from start to finish, including cutting, shaping, building the composite layers, applying resin, and vacuum bagging the product.

The goal of this course is to learn to understand and create lightweight rigid structures that can span large distances with minimal distortion, such and an airliner floor paneling, walkways, support beams and similar.

We've spent a great deal of time researching products for classes that are analogous to many important aerospace elements, and not having to rely on simple test coupons for training.

The often complex flexibility of a snowboard was based on the flex profile of a composite wing. The solid carbon fiber frame we use in the Industrial UAV Systems course is similar to many solid CFRP body parts that are drilled and fitted throughout composite aircraft. The composite longboard can be likened to many tertiary aircraft, marine, wind power structures where weight and cost might be an issue.

Longboards have proven to be an excellent demonstrator for teaching how composite products can be incredibly stiff yet with the resiliency to deflection needed to survive typical abuses.

By using low cost core materials to separate the more advanced (and expensive) load bearing composite surfaces students will learn how cost can be significantly reduced over solid CFRP yet still retaining appreciable strength.

We'll also discuss how choosing the right core material can be critical for applications where the installed fasteners need to support weight without collapsing the structure.

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Course Dates

Rigid Composite Structures
Jan 6 - Feb 3 (off for holiday)
M,W
2:30pm - 4:30pm
8 Sessions

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425-640-1840

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NOTE - All our classes fall under "Special Topics: Manufacturing".