OS-CMP-301 Composite Material Kitting

Overview

Kitting is the process of cutting and collating uncured fiber material for a composite component before the actual layup process. A sheeter is an automated cutting system used to cut sheets of fiber material. The desired length of material is input into a computer and the sheeter cuts the material to that length.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Define kitting
• Define a controlled contamination area
• List the personal protective equipment used when kitting
• Describe the process of kitting with a sheeter
• Describe the process of kitting with an automated cutting machine
• Evaluate ply orientation using a rosette
• Describe the process of kitting by hand
• List operator responsibilities for kitting by hand
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Estimated completion time (hours): 2.5