Processing is the major element in the fabrication of a composite product. During the past three decades there has been tremendous development in various processing techniques for composites. The state-of-the-art knowledge on processing methodologies is essential for a wide spectrum of personnel working in R & D organisations, academic institutions and industries.

The processing of composites is different from that of metals due to their layered nature and that the processing techniques are unique. The material itself is formed along with the product in the case of composites. Parameters like fabric lay up sequence can be monitored effectively during processing and hence utmost importance of in-process quality control. The curing conditions also play an important role in the quality of a product.

This workshop is aimed at exposing the participants to various processing methods employed and state-of-the-art techniques in the processing of composites. It will also emphasize the role of quality control and various quality control measures required for realizing a quality product. Thrust will be given to various parameters like orientation, lay up sequence, curing conditions etc. which have an impact on quality of the products fabricated.

Overview of raw material selection and non destructive testing of composites is also planned.

Topics covered

• Moulding techniques
• Processing of ablatives & load bearing structures
• Filament winding
• In - process quality control
• Raw material selection & characterisation
• Non - destructive testing

Faculty

The faculty for the workshop constitutes eminent scientist / engineers drawn form reputed academic institutions, R & D organisations and industries. The illustrative lecture notes will be highly useful for the participants in their career.

Events

• Lectures with multimedia presentation
• Interaction with faculty
• Facility visit and demonstration
• Film show

Participants

This workshop is primarily meant for the technicians who are involved in the processing and quality control of composites. However, the workshop will also be useful for fresh engineers who are interested. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for the participants to get an insight into the theoretical and practical aspects in the processing of composites for aerospace as well as for other industrial applications.

Registration

The registration fees is as follows.

Members Rs 1200 per delegate
Non - Members Rs 1500 “
Students Rs 750 “
Last date for registration is June 1, 2004
The registration fee should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “ISAMPE, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter”.

S Sridhar
Convenor, Workshop On ‘Processing and Quality Control Of Composites’,
CCQG, VSSC
Vattiyoorkavu
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala - 695013

Phone : 0471 2569298 / 2569260
Fax : 0471 2361114
Email : tvmsridhar@yahoo.com

Organising Committee