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 Department:    CMPST

 Course #:    123

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Introduction to vacuum infused fiber reinforced plastics and includes hands on training with infusion reinforcements, coring for sandwich construction, infusion equipment usage, manifold systems (both flow and feed), flow media, vacuum bagging, peel ply installation, resin choices and infusion techniques. Training includes employing reusable silicone bag B side molds, their usage, and the development of rigid B side molds and their usage in Light Resin Transfer Method.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CMPST 121 with a "C-" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify resins, initiators, promoters, solvents and all chemicals by sight, smell and touch and handle them by mixing, measuring, pouring, stirring and weighing to safety standards.
2. Explain Darcy's law by its four elements.
3. Build breathers, feed systems using proper materials, and demonstrate the use of spray tack adhesive and vacuum bag sealant tape.
4. Identify the correct temperature to control viscosity and identify the concentration of initiation to the resin to produce a workable pot life.
5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the reusable B side mold.
6. Describe rigid B side part building and the operation of support equipment used in Closed Cavity Bag Molding (CCBM) and the Light Resin Transfer Method (RTM).
7. Show proficiency in spraying gel coat using proper techniques.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Darcy's law.
2. Infusion safety.
3. The proper use of equipment.
   • Vacuum pumps.
   • Breather lines and feed lines.
   • Bagging.
   • Manifolds and resins.
4. The usage of reinforcements and core.
5. Reusable B side molds.
6. Silicone bag building.
7. Light Resin Transfer Method.
8. Closed Cavity and Light Resin Transfer Method processes.
9. Equipment for Light Resin Transfer Method.