Introduction to Tooling for Composite Materials Processing

A composite part requires some form of tooling to take shape during the curing or crystallization process. The tooling will also assist in the deposition and alignment of fibre as well as provide the surface finish of the part. Tooling must be able to stand up to the processing requirements such as temperature and pressure required for the composite part and last for many cycles of production.

In this webinar, different materials and construction methods used for tooling are discussed along with basic functions and requirements. Different tooling concepts for different processes will also be explored along with case studies and examples to illustrate the wide variety of options available.

Presenter:

Dr. Casey Keulen
Director, Knowledge in Practice Centre
Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Materials Engineering, UBC
Co-Director, Master of Engineering Leadership, AMM Program, UBC

This presentation is part of the ongoing CKN webinar series. Content discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.