3 Days AFP/ (SQ)RTM training for Engineers & Technicians 

In collaboration with Coexpair, Coexpair Dynamics proposes a 3 day general introduction to AFP & (SQ)RTM for Aerospace. 
It covers the process, the design, the materials and the equipment used.  2 parts are fabricated by the participants to illustrate the theory &
provide hands-on learning.  Following attendants’ expertise and interest the program is tuned.  The discovery of the AFP & SQRTM process by the manufacturing of one part is proposed as an option.

Program 

  • 01 - Introduction to aerospace composite processes. AFP / (SQ)RTM state of the art. 
  • 02 – Illustrated presentation of the AFP / (SQ)RTM processes.  
  • 03 - Practice in the shop: AFP lay up.  «Bulk factor » measurement.  Mould preparation. 
  • 04 - Aerospace resin with their respective application (epoxy, BMI,etc…).  Links between resin chemistry, mechanical properties and process.
  • 05 - Aerospace reinforcement fibers (glass, aramide, carbon). Commercial denomination, architecture, mechanical performances & applications.  Link
    between fiber surface & resin chemistry.
  • 06 – Automated Fiber Placement.  Presentation of different equipment. Pro & Cons.  Risks and safety. 
  • 07 – Injection system.  Presentation of different equipment (pressure controlled, flow controlled, pail un-loader, pressure pot). Pro & Cons.  Risks and safety. 
  • 08 - Preforms for SQ(RTM): UD, fabrics, braids. Usage and performances.
  • 09 - Practice in the shop: First part: process understanding & spring-in effect illustration
  • 10 - Lay-out of a typical AFP/SQ(RTM) shop, from tow to net shape part.
  • 11 - Practice in the shop: Part manufacturing.
  • 12 – Introduction to composite design & recommendations for AFP/SQ(RTM) part design.

Location

This training is given at Coexpair in Belgium using Coexpair industrial equipment. Typical group size is 4-6 people.