Proper ventilation is critical for the safety of employees in manufacturing. A local exhaust ventilation system is required when a manufacturing process produces dust, smoke, fumes, or vapors that must be contained.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.1
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- List the uses of a ventilation booth
- List the parts of a ventilation booth
- List the uses of a downdraft table
- List the parts of a downdraft table
- Describe which manufacturing processes require local exhaust ventilation
The manufacturing of composite products requires many tools. In this course, you will learn about forming tools. You will explore the type of materials used in forming tools and also learn about the factors to consider when choosing a material.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Understand the various materials used in forming tools
- Understand the compatibility of tool materials with composite part materials
You can calculate how much a tool or composite part increases in size when heated. In this course, you will learn about coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and how to calculate the CTE of various materials.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.7
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)
Calculate the CTE of common materials
Preparing a tool to produce a composite part is a critical step in the manufacture of the composite part. One of the key preparations includes inspecting the tools for common defects. In this course, you will learn about common defects, as well as common methods of tool inspection.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.8
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- List common defects of tools
List common methods of inspecting tools
Preparing a tool to produce a composite part is a critical step in the manufacture of the composite part. One of the key preparations includes cleaning the tools and applying a release agent before each layup is performed. In this course, you will learn about the steps involved in this process.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe the requirements of tool strip cleaning, tool preparation (prep) cleaning, and release agent application
- Identify when a tool prep clean is performed and when a tool strip clean is performed
- Understand how to perform a tool prep clean and a tool strip clean
Understand how to properly apply a release agent
Preparing a tool to produce a composite part is a critical step in the manufacture of the composite part. Properly storing the tool is important to anyone working with tools and composite parts. In this course, you will learn about the steps involved in preparing a tool for storage.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.7
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe the proper methods of transporting and storing tools
List reasons for protecting tools in storage
Many tools are used in the manufacturing of composite parts. In this course, you will learn about hand tools.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.6
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Understand the use and care of hand tools in layup
List guidelines for proper storage
An overhead laser system is a valuable tool to perform a layup of a composite part. Understanding the components and operation of an overhead laser system is important for technicians performing layups.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.0
Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe the purpose of an overhead laser system
- List the components of an overhead laser system
- Understand the operation of an overhead laser system
Understand the importance of reflective targets