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Online General Training Course On Composite Materials (COMPOSITES)
THEORETICAL CLASSES
0 – Introduction to the General Course in Composite Materials Sample Lesson
1 – What Is a Composite?
1.1 – What Is a Composite?
1.2 – Applications of Composite Materials
1.3 – Advantages of Composite Materials
2 – Types of Matrices or Thermoset Resins & Coatings
2.1 – Types of Matrices or Thermoset Resins
2.2 – Polyester Resins
2.3 – Unsaturated Polyester Resins
2.4 – Applications of Polyester Resins
2.5 – Main Polyester Resins on the Market
2.6 – Fire-Resistant Polyester Resins
2.7 – Fire-Resistant Gel Coats and Top Coats
2.8 – Fire Resistance Classification
2.9 – Urethane Acrylate Resins
2.10 – Curing Mechanism of Polyesters
2.11 – Vinyl Ester Resins
2.12 – DCPD Resins
2.13 – Drawbacks of DCPD Resins
2.14 – Polyester and Vinyl Ester Gelcoats
2.15 – Crystic 550 PA Barriercoat
2.16 – Brush Application of Gel Coat
2.17 – Spray Application of Gel Coat
2.18 – Factors Affecting the Crosslinking Reaction
2.19 – Epoxy Resins
2.20 – Production of an Epoxy Resin
2.21 – Polyester & Vinyl Ester vs Epoxy Comparison
3 – Molds
3.1 – Manufacturing Composite Molds from a Pattern
3.2 – Building an Epoxy Mold
4 – Release Systems
5 – Reinforcement Fibers
5.1 – Reinforcement Fibers for Organic Matrices
5.2 – Types of Reinforcement Fibers
5.3 – Glass Fibers
5.4 – Types of Glass Fiber
5.5 – Main Properties of Glass Fiber
5.6 – Forms of Glass Fiber Supply
5.7 – Thicknesses and Densities of Glass Fiber Laminates
5.8 – Hand Lay-Up Molding
5.9 – Mechanical Properties
5.10 – Modulus of Elasticity – Hooke’s Law
5.11 – Physical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Laminates
5.12 – Carbon Fibers
5.13 – Precursors of Carbon Fibers
5.14 – Properties of Carbon Fibers
5.15 – Types of Carbon Fibers
5.16 – Aramid Fibers (Kevlar)
5.17 – Characteristics of Aromatic Polyamide Fibers (Kevlar)
5.18 – Drawbacks of Aramid Fibers
5.19 – Classification of Aramid Fibers – Modulus of Elasticity
5.20 – Commercial Forms of Aramid Fibers
5.21 – Mechanical Properties of Aramid Fibers
5.22 – General Comparison of the Main Fibers
6 – Sandwich Structures
6.1 – Introduction to Sandwich Structures
6.2 – Construction of Sandwich Structures
6.3 – Types of Sandwich Structures – Balsa, Cork, PVC, SAN
6.4 – Types of Sandwich Structures – PET, PMI, PPSU, PEI, PU
6.5 – Types of Sandwich Structures – Honeycomb, Synthetic, Non-woven
6.6 – Sandwich Structures – Final Conclusions
7 – Adhesives
7.1 – Structural Adhesives for Composites – Introduction
7.2 – Epoxy Adhesives
7.3 – Methacrylate Adhesives
7.4 – Methacrylate Adhesives II
7.5 – Typical Applications of Crestabond
8 – RTM Process
8.1 – Introduction to the RTM Process
8.2 – What Is RTM
8.3 – Types of RTM
8.4 – RTM and Other Processes
8.5 – RTM Molds and Machines
8.6 – Considerations on Resin Flow
8.7 – Raw Materials
8.8 – Production Process
8.9 – Process Cost Analysis
9 – Infusion Molding
9.1 – Infusion Molding
9.2 – Applications
9.3 – Infusion or VARI
9.4 – Advantages of Infusion Molding
9.5 – Disadvantages of Infusion Molding
9.6 – Why Infusion?
9.7 – Dry Areas in Laminates
9.8 – Thickness of Composite Laminates
9.9 – Darcy’s Law
9.10 – Materials and Consumables
9.11 – Planning the Infusion Strategy
9.12 – Basic Infusion Strategies
9.13 – Flow Front
9.14 – Resin Brakes
9.15 – Emergency Procedures
10 – Final Course Conclusions
PRACTICAL SESSIONS
1 – Manufacturing a Fiberglass Mold Sample Lesson
2 – Manufacturing a Canoe Mold
3 – Manufacturing a Canoe by Infusion
4 – Manufacturing a High Fire-Resistance Part
5 – Manufacturing a Carbon Fiber Mast
6 – Manufacturing a Boat Deck by Infusion
7 – Light RTM Practice
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1 – Manufacturing a Fiberglass Mold

Products used in this tutorial

UP571 Polyester Gelcoat for Mold Repair/Manufacturing

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3M™ 4255 FFA2P3 Respirator Mask

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125 g/m² Fiberglass Fabric Silionne Taffeta

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200 g/m² Fiberglass Fabric Silionne Taffeta

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600 g/m² Biaxial Fiberglass Fabric (+45°/−45°)

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PA80 Peel Ply Fabric Tape 83 g/m² 120 mm

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Resoltech 1200 Epoxy Resin for Manual Lamination

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PMP200 Solid Bleeder Film 30 microns

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PES150 Absorption Mat 150 g/m², 1.55 m width

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LSM7000 Sealing Putty for Vacuum Bag (210 °C)

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Resin Evacuation Trap / Bucket 8 liters

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Vacuum Pump 4 m³/h DO10VTL4M

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