Complete listing of companies with Certified Composites Technicians on staff. (pdf)
The need to constantly improve quality, increase productivity, reduce emissions, decrease operational costs, and produce precision parts is placing considerable pressures on the composites manufacturer.
The intermediate closed molding processes: Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP) and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) that were developed more than five decades ago have remained in the background until the recent development of improved engineering systems and materials. Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM), a variation of the vacuum infusion process, appeared about 10 years ago as mold flexible counter molds were developed, along with improved materials and equipment.
These closed molding processes are changing the industry. To survive and thrive will require adjusting shop processes and acquiring new skills. Through the use of step-by-step procedures and interpretative pictures and graphics, this newest curriculum has been designed to provide the knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies necessary to successfully adapt these processes.
Program Overview - Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM)
Basic Composites
General Composites Knowledge
Composites Overview
The Composites Industry
What are Composites?
Why Composites are Different
The Advantages of Composites
History of the Composites Industry
Composites Manufacturing Processes
Overview
Open Molding
Closed Molding
Cast Polymer Molding
Composites Materials
The Polymer Matrix
Thermoset Resins
Overview of Polyester Resins
Initiators, Promoters, and Inhibitors
Resin Additives
Gel Coat
Reinforcement Materials
Core Materials
Quality Control and Troubleshooting
The Approach to Quality
Quality Assurance System vs. Quality Control Program
