Abaris Training Composite Repair

Team members required: Two

Description:

This skills event is based on an elevated high temperature, vacuum bagged, composite repair scenario.

References:

Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair

Tools and equipment list:

Each team will be provided a work packet which includes a job card, repair ply material, solid/separator and vacuum bag.

Instructions:

A) Since no grinding of fiberglass is allowed in the competition area, your repair panel is assumed to be ready for layup.

B) Mixing of resin in the competition area is also not allowed, repair plies will be laid up dry. Note: A typical 1/2” minimum per ply overlap will be required.

C) A typical vacuum source will be available along with all needed hoses/ports/fittings etc.

D) A HEATCON single zone hot bonder will be pre-programmed but teams will need to start the cure cycle per the job card and may need to perform basic troubleshooting techniques.

E) This skill event ends with the start of the printer on the bonder.

F) Successful completion will require competitors to be knowledgeable about ply orientation, bleeder/breather materials, and testing and proper placement of heater blanket and thermocouples

G) Competitors should be able to:

1) Identify the warp direction on repair material

2) Calculate resin mix ratios

3) Vacuum down repair area 

Scoring:

Scores will be calculated according to the standard score sheet. Additional penalties may be assessed for steps missed or a block not signed off on a job card.