Reinforced polymers: From the fibres to finished goods
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Presentation
As engineering and construction continue to evolve, the demand for materials that offer a balance of strength, durability, and lightweight properties is increasing.
This training on fiber-reinforced materials provides an opportunity to gain a solid understanding of the technologies and applications that are shaping modern design and manufacturing. Participants will learn how these materials can offer practical advantages, improve performance, and support more sustainable practices. For professionals in engineering, design, or material science, knowledge of fiber-reinforced materials is becoming increasingly important to remain competitive in the industry.
300€ General
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Objectives
- Fundamentals: Understand the composition, types, and key properties of fiber-reinforced materials, types of compounds , short fibres vs long fibres
- Material Properties: Learn about the mechanical and thermal properties and their impact on performance
- Manufacturing: Fibres along the plastic chain value
- Applications: Study industry-specific use cases in aerospace, automotive, construction, and more
- Sustainability: The use of recycled fibres or natural ones, recyclability. Pros and cons.
- Testing: Learn about testing methods and quality control to ensure material reliability
- Trends: Stay updated on emerging trends and innovations in the field
Addressed to
- R&D Departments: Automotive, transport, aerospace, etc.
- Designers
- Compounders
- Fibre suppliers
- Exclusively for registrations from industrial companies.
- Priority registration will be given to industrial companies and clients associated to AIMPLAS.
Program
- Definition and Overview
- Types of fibres
- Types of Fiber-Reinforced Materials
- Key Properties and Benefits
- Mechanical Properties (Strength, Stiffness, Toughness)
- Thermal Properties (Heat Resistance, Thermal Expansion)
- Chemical Properties (Corrosion Resistance, Chemical Stability)
- Others
- Compunding
- Molding Techniques (Injection Molding, Compression Molding)
- Others
- Aerospace Applications
- Automotive Industry Applications
- Civil Engineering and Construction
- Sports and Recreation Equipment
- Recycled synthetic fibres
- Natural fibres
- Recyclability of reinforced compounds.
- Mechanical Testing Methods (Tensile, Compression, Flexural)
- Thermal Testing Techniques
- Fiber length and distribution
- Emerging Fibers and Matrix Materials
- Advances in Manufacturing Techniques
- Potential New Applications
Programa
INTRODUCTION TO FIBER-REINFORCED MATERIALS
- Definition and Overview
- Types of fibres
- Types of Fiber-Reinforced Materials
- Key Properties and Benefits
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
- Mechanical Properties (Strength, Stiffness, Toughness)
- Thermal Properties (Heat Resistance, Thermal Expansion)
- Chemical Properties (Corrosion Resistance, Chemical Stability)
- Others
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
- Compunding
- Molding Techniques (Injection Molding, Compression Molding)
- Others
APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRY USE CASES
- Aerospace Applications
- Automotive Industry Applications
- Civil Engineering and Construction
- Sports and Recreation Equipment
SUSTAINABILITY
- Recycled synthetic fibres
- Natural fibres
- Recyclability of reinforced compounds.
TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL
- Mechanical Testing Methods (Tensile, Compression, Flexural)
- Thermal Testing Techniques
- Fiber length and distribution
FUTURE TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS
- Emerging Fibers and Matrix Materials
- Advances in Manufacturing Techniques
- Potential New Applications
Teaching staff
Methodology
- The course has been designed to be taken through conference call, so that you can take it from anywhere
- The course contents have been developed by our expert teachers in the field.
- The teacher will solve your doubts live at the end of the training session.
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