Guidelines for Composite Parts and Structures Design & Manufacture
Detailed Design Guidelines and Information
To assist part design:
Applications concept evaluation
Structural approach options
Materials selection
Stress calculations and analysis techniques for lay up definition
Process technique selection
Mould tool design
Assembly technique and fastening and bonding detailing
Structural validation and certification
Process Technology Descriptions
Process technique benefits and drawbacks
Step by step manufacturing details
Materials required
An Interactive tool for Materials and Process Selection
A YouTube introduction
A Materials and Processes selection and comparison tool for any part or structure using 200 materials and process options
Weight & manufacturing cost comparison of viable options
Comparison with aluminium and steel weight and manufacturing cost
Fibre types, fabrics, matrix resins, prepregs and moulding compounds
Descriptions
Suitability for processes
Suppliers
Successful Applications
Application requirements and key design factors
Materials selected and why
Manufacturing processes used and why
Benefits and challenges
Estimated manufacturing cost
Design, materials, manufacturing technology
Case studies:
- focused on client sector
Practical demonstrations
Client location based
2 or 3 days
E Vehicle Battery Casings with JLR and Nissan
Results from the advanced Propulsion Centre / industry funded ARCS project 2018-2022
Design and Development of demonstrator structures
