Register to Attend Composite Manufacturing & Structural Engineering Technology Hands-on Lab

Aug. 29, 2017
The Hands-on Lab provides students with hands-on experiences in prepreg cutting, manual layup and bagging of simple laminated composite parts, non-destructive inspection and scarf repair.
Oct. 3-4 
National Center for Aviation Training, 4004 N. Webb Rd.
Cost: $755 
All students who successfully complete this course will be awarded 0.5 graduate credit hours. A one-time $10 application fee is required if you have not previously enrolled at Wichita State University.
 
Wichita State University is offering a two-day combined lab course twice yearly, designed specifically for students who have taken or are enrolled in the Composite Manfuacturing Technology (CMfgT) Badges or the Composite Structural Engineering Technology (CSET) courses. 

About the Lab
The CMfgT Hands-on Lab provides students with hands-on experiences in prepreg cutting, manual layup and bagging of simple laminated composite parts, non-destructive inspection and scarf repair. The hands-on lab is strongly recommended for individuals who attend CSET or CMfgT courses.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives
  1. To conduct the layup and bagging of laminate  and sandwich parts
  2. To conduct prepreg and wet repair of laminate and sandwich parts
  3. To prepare bonding surfaces and bonding of composite parts
  4. To inspect composite parts using Non-destructive technique
 
After completion of the lab course, the participants should be able to:
  1. Plan, cut prepreg, layup and bag simple laminate and sandwich parts
  2. Repair simple composite parts using prepreg and wet repair techniques
  3. Interpret the results of commonly used Non-destructive inspection techniques
  4. Conduct the adhesive bonding of composite parts and appreciate the importance of  key processing steps on the quality of the bonding 
Day 1
- NIAR Composites Lab Tour
- Ply cutting demonstration
- Ruler and sandwich panel fabrication
- Laminate prepreg repair
- Sandwich wet lay-up repair
 
Day 2
- Cure Profile and part de-bagging
- Paint and Coatings with hands on virtual paint booth
- Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototype Lab
- Composite Part Bonding
- Hands on Non-Destructive Inspection lab
- Round table discussion about raw material manufacturing and transportation,    
  machining or composites and mechanical testing

Space is limited, but a minimum number of students is required.
 
For more information contact 316-978-7579 or [email protected].