Events and Webinars

Effective thermal management to control cure during manufacturing of thermoset composite parts is one of the critical activities to achieve the required outcomes in terms of part quality, mechanical properties and dimensional conformity. Although the fundamental heat transfer mechanisms remain the same, different manufacturing processes and equipment have specific considerations that must be taken into ... Read more

Quality control in composites manufacturing is more than just defect detection—it is a strategic approach to ensuring consistency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Unlike metals, composite properties are manufactured with the structure, making robust quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices even more critical to maintain consistency. This session will explore aspects of QA/QC in composites, ... Read more

This presentation will start with a review of typical composite bicycle design, as is common in the bicycle industry now. This includes general frame manufacturing processes, key design criteria and parameters and materials used (matrix and reinforcement). Further, a high level review of the bicycle industry supply chain will be done, using this to highlight ... Read more

Manufacturing defects are a complex and often expensive problem in carbon fiber composites. Understanding the underlying causes of various defects requires accurate characterization and, ideally, quantification. Characterizing fiber-level defects can be very difficult, as they cannot typically be resolved by conventional x-ray or ultrasonic imaging. While 2D sectioning methods can be used to study such ... Read more

The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. In addition to adhesive bonding, bolted joints are a common method of joining composites. They can be strong, and reliable, while allowing for disassembly if required. In a previous AIM Event webinar, “Introduction to Bolted Joints in ... Read more

This webinar describes filament winding processes and technologies to produce fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Historically, filament winding is known as a composite fabrication process by which resin-wet fibers are deposited on a rotating mandrel following specific geometric paths creating structures of revolution. The webinar first explores the basics of the filament winding process, with focus on ... Read more

The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. In addition to adhesive bonding, bolted joints are a common method of joining composites. They can be strong, and reliable, while allowing for disassembly if required. This AIM Event webinar will provide an introduction to bolted joints ... Read more

Sandwich structures (aka sandwich panels) find themselves in a wide variety of applications. Their notable qualities include high specific strength, stiffness, and energy absorption. Like any structure, sandwich panels may require repair when damaged. This webinar will cover various types of damage and the damage assessment process. It will explore how decisions to repair, replace, ... Read more

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is commonly used to assess the quality and current condition of composite materials. It is used to provide insight into the presence of defects and/or the extent of damage without destroying the part, thereby allowing it to go back into service if appropriate. Many parts go through NDT before being put into ... Read more

Many composite structures encounter damage, which needs to be identified and assessed, and a decision to repair made. Repair may be advantageous in terms of cost and/or faster return to service. It may also be a more sustainable option versus replacement. This webinar is an introduction to repair of composite structures. It will start with ... Read more