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 Department:    CMPST

 Course #:    123

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Introduction to vacuum infused plastics. Training in infusion reinforcements, core identification, infusion equipment usage, manifold systems both flow and feed, flow media, bag building, peel ply installation, resin building and infusion techniques employing reusable B side molds. Training in silicone bag building and their usage along with development of rigid B side molds and their usage in Light Resin Transfer Method.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CMPST 121 or instructor approval.

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 mising measuring, pouring, stirring and weighing to safety standards.
2. Explain Darcy's law by its four elements.
3. Identify and describe four different types of vacuum pumps.
4. Build breathers and feed systems using proper materials.
5. Demonstrate the use of spray tack adhesive and vacuum bag sealant tape.
6. Build windows and explain the function of the needle and demonstrate its usage.
7. Identify and describe the different types of coring material and demonstrate the fitting of core by the use of a scribe.
8. Identify the correct concentration of initiation to the resin to produce a workable pot life:
   • Predict flow time of resin.
   • Predict correct amount of resin to material ratio.
9. Discuss and explain the advantages and disadvantages of the reusable B side mold.
10. Demonstrate silicone bag part building and evaluate its application in industry.
11. Demonstrate rigid B side part building and evaluate its application in industry.
12. Distinguish and operate support equipment in Closed Cavity and Light Resin Transfer Method.

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.