CMPST 123 - Composite Vacuum Infusion/Light RTM Process

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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: CMPST 121 with a minimum grade of C- or instructor permission.