Applied Composite Manufacturing
In CAD everything works, but not necessarily in the workshop. Learn from former Koenigsegg and McLaren Engineers how to improve designs by understanding in-depth different composite manufacturing technologies
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Wet Layup Process
Fabric Type
Laminate Thickness
Gel Time
Tackiness
Resin Quantity
Wet Layup Design Tips
Wet Layup Quiz
Prepreg Process
Cosmetics & Width of Roll
B-Surface & Overlaps
Sandwich Construction
Vacuum Bag & Radii
Vacuum Bag: Full VS Perimeter
UD VS Twill & 45 VS 0/90
Prepreg Design Tips (Part I)
Prepreg Design Tips (Part II)
Prepreg Design Tips (Part III)
Prepreg Q&A
Prepreg Q&A: Threaded Inserts
Prepreg Quiz
PCM Process
Mold Alignment
Overlaps
Preforms
Pressure VS Fabric Type
Mold: Aluminum VS Steel
PCM Design Tips
PCM Q&A
PCM Quiz
SMC Process
Part Thickness & Variable Cross-Section
Cooling Jig
Pressure on Part VS Mold
Ribs & Stiffners
Inserts in SMC
Case Study: Suspension Arm (Part I)
Case Study: Suspension Arm (Part II)
SMC Design Tips
SMC Quiz
Resin Infusion Process
Consumables
Resin Infusion Points
Vacuum Bag VS Membrane
Bleeder (Resin Distribution)
Curing Time
Resin Quantity
Resin Trap
Ensuring Vacuum Quiz
Ensuring Vaccum
Resin Infusion Design Tips
Resin Infusion Quiz
Applied Composite Manufacturing did an excellent job of breaking down the finer details and intricacies of composite manufacturing in a very clear way. The course struck a strong balance between theory and hands-on application. The real-life proje...
Read MoreApplied Composite Manufacturing did an excellent job of breaking down the finer details and intricacies of composite manufacturing in a very clear way. The course struck a strong balance between theory and hands-on application. The real-life project examples, especially from actual industry scenarios, made the concepts stick, feel more relatable, and added a lot of practical value to the learning experience. Overall, it was a very engaging and enlightening course for someone working in automotive and composites.
Read LessA lot of information on the most used carbon fiber making processes used by the industry. very detailed and with interesting insides of the instructors. Basic introduction to design for each process which is very helpful.
A lot of information on the most used carbon fiber making processes used by the industry. very detailed and with interesting insides of the instructors. Basic introduction to design for each process which is very helpful.
Read LessAll course in general is very good and interesting. It is very practical, to understand well the limitations of each technology and how to select based in the requirments you need. Design tips are very usefull.
All course in general is very good and interesting. It is very practical, to understand well the limitations of each technology and how to select based in the requirments you need. Design tips are very usefull.
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