Proper care and storage of fiber based materials is important in producing defect-free composite parts. Understanding the care and storage requirements is important information for anyone working with composite parts.
Learning Objectives
  • List general requirements of storing fiber based materials
  • Define shelf life
  • Understand the effect of temperature on shelf life
  • Define exposure time
  • Understand how exposure time is tracked
  • Define kitting
  • List steps for preparing prepreg material for use
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 0.9
One of the best methods of controlling contamination in composite parts is to create controlled contamination areas within the manufacturing plant. Understanding the requirements of controlled contamination areas is important information for anyone working with composite parts.
Learning Objectives
  • Define controlled contamination area
  • Define the methods of controlling contamination in a controlled contamination area
  • List common clothing requirements to contain contamination in a composite layup room
  • Define the effects contamination has in cured composite parts
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 0.9