a hands-on vacuum infusion workshop

for people in the composites industry

COMPOSITE INFUSION TRAINING

Composite Infusion Training

Composite Infusion Training is a new kind of workshop for both companies with no experience of vacuum infusion as well as ones that have a solid knowledge but wants to start looking into perform-

ing more advanced infusions.

Our ExperienceComposites Consulting Group (CCG) is probably the most successful infusion consultant on the market today for large scale infusions. Since 1999 consultants from Composites Consulting Group have led over 250 bigger infusion projects in Europe. Experience from all these infusions has for the first time been put into one workshop.

PurposeComposite Infusion Training combines both theoretical and practical exercises to give all partici¬pants a solid foundation in large scale vacuum infusions. Both levels end up in a large on site infusion. In the level one a (simulated) part of a pedestrian bridge is infused and in level two a 3D infusion of a 16 ft. hull with stiffeners. In these practical sessions all participants are working together from placing of fabrics to deciding on a suitable infusion strategy. All parts of the workshop will have a high degree of practical participation and will be evaluated.

Target GroupThis workshop is aimed for composite customers all around Europe, both “on-floor” workers, techni-cal managers and designers. Level one gives a basic understanding of infusion and gives you the tools to start working with infusion. Level two paints up an in-depth picture and focus more on steps for success when planning a large infusion.

LocationThe workshop will be held at the CCG headquarters in Laholm, Sweden. Address: Norra Sofi-eroleden 8, 312 32 Laholm. Phone +46 (0)430 163 00.

Instructors

Andreas ForsbergAfter finishing his engineering studies at Halmstad University he joined DIAB in 2004. He first started out in the production but joined the DIAB Technologies team later that year. Andreas main focus is process techniques and especially vacuum infusion where he has extensive experience from many on-site projects. Since the start of Composites Consulting Group, Andreas is the man-ager for the office in Laholm, Sweden.

Björn Abrahamsen Started out as a boat builder in 1974 when he built the first Scandinavian civilian sandwich boat at his own yard just outside Oslo, Norway. Before that, sandwich construction was only used in military vessels. Björn continued with his ship yard until 1988 when he started working for DIAB where he has been one of the pioneers in developing the vacuum infusion technique. Björn is one of Compos-ites Consulting Groups senior process engineers.

Day Time Program

Monday 12.30-13.00 Introduction

13.00-13.30 Infusion demonstration

13.30-14.00 What is infusion?- HOW does infusion work- WHAT are the top ten fears of infusion- WHO is using infusion- WHY are company’s switching to infusion

14.00-14.30 Infusion step by step- All the steps in the infusion process

14.30-15.15 Basic infusion strategy- A closer look at the different flow strategies

15.15-16.30 Practical Session: Panel infusion. - Use the different strategies in practice

Tuesday 08.30-09.00 Basic fiber lay-up techniques.- how to place and affix fibers in moulds

09:00-09:30 Basic core lay-up techniques- Show to place and affix cor in moulds

09.30-10:15 Practical session: Lay-up of outer fabrics and core in bridge simulation mould

10.15-10.45 Practical session: Placing of inner fiber layers in bridge simulation mould

10.45-11.15 Practical session: Placement of flow media in bridge simulation mould

11.15-12:15 Group assignment: Make and present your own infusion strategy

12.30-13.00 Group assignment: Present you infusion strategy

13.00-13.30 Practical Session: Lay-up of vacuum/feeder lines and technical flange in bridge simulation mould

13.30-14.00 The importance of vacuum integrity– What is a vacuum strategy

14.00-14.30 Practical session: Sealing of vacuum bag on bridge simulation mould

14.30-15.30 Gelcoats and Infusion resins

15.30-16.00 Peroxides

16:00-17:00 Infusion of simulation mould

Wednesday 09:00-09.30 Basic infusion planning

09.30-10.00 Pros and cons with infusion - Group exercise

10.00-10.30 Case studies from the real world – Where are infusion used in real applications today?

10.30-11.00 How to avoid problems during and after an infusion – Trouble shooting

11:00-11:15 Summary and evaluation.

Level ⅠDay Time Program

Wednesday 13.00-13.30 What did we learned in level 1?

13.30-14.45 Advanced infusion theory- What factors are affecting the filling time and how can I use that to my advantage

14.45-15:15 Infusion plan- Planning is key in any successful infusion!

15:15-17:00 Practical session: Test flow speed in different medias

Thursday 08:00-09:00 Fiber lay-up on complex geometry

09.00-12.00 Practical session: lay-up of 4,6m hull mould- Both fabrics and core

12.45-13.45 Practical session: Lay-up of stiffener structure in the bot-tom in the 4,6 m hull mould- Both fabrics and core

13:45-14:45 Group assignment: Infusion strategy- Make a complete infusion strategy of the hull mould with stiffeners.

14:45-15:30 Practical session: Lay-up of infusion strategy in 4,6m deck mould- Placing vacuum, feed lines and technical flange

15:30-16:00 Group assignment: Vacuum bag strategy- Make a complete vacuum bag strategy for the hull mould

16:00-17:00 Practical session: Seal the vacuum bag to the mould and perform a drop test

Friday 09.00-10:30 Group session: 3D Infusion of 4,6m hull mould + stiffeners- Plan and manage your own infusion

10:30-11:00 Surface finish- How do we achieve a satisfactory surface finish?

11:00-11:30 Summary and evaluation

Course fee Level I - Monday to Wednesday - incl coffee, lunch and one dinner:

8,900 SEK excl VAT.

Level II - Wednesday to Friday - incl coffee, lunch and one dinner:

8,900 SEK excl VAT.

Level I & Level II - Monday to Friday - incl coffee, lunch and two dinners:

13,900 SEK excl VAT.

Please note that, without having completed the level I course we will

normally not admit participation in the level II course.

If you register more than one participant from your company the oth-

er participant(s) will get 10% discount on the course fee. Course fee

will be invoiced before course start.

Register now!

Agenda Ⅱ

Course dates Level I Week 11: March 12-14 • Week 21: May 21-23 • Week 38: September 17-19 • Week 46: November 12-14

Level II Week 11: March 14-16 • Week 21: May 23-25 • Week 38: September 19-21 • Week 46: November 14-16

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