Fiberglass and Vacuum Infusion Process Technology 3.0 UNITS

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This course is designed for individuals in the field of Fiberglass/Composites, Production, and Tooling. This course includes lecture/demonstration and lab projects so the student will understand and have the hands on ability to work with the material and equipment used in industry today. This class will cover the industrial use of fiberglass and other fabrics, and resins used in the manufacturing of composite parts. We also cover gel-coats, there application, including Gel-coat spray gun operation. We will introduce the students to the hand layup, Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP), and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) production techniques. Emphasis on converting parts currently being made by the hand lay-up method to the closed mold VIP, and RTM process are covered. Topics include safe VIP and RTM equipment operation, mold design, fabrication, resin and catalyst selection, reinforcements, and core materials. Production methods leading to high output and troubleshooting techniques are discussed. This course is not open to students who have enrolled or completed PMT 172 and PMT 176. (Formerly PMT 176)