Preparing a tool to produce a composite part is a critical step in the manufacture of the composite part. One of the key preparations includes cleaning the tools and applying a release agent before each layup is performed. In this module, you’ll learn about the steps involved in this process.
By the end of this module, you will be able to
Describe the requirements of tool strip cleaning, tool preparation (prep) cleaning, and release agent application
Identify when a tool prep clean is performed and when a tool strip clean is performed
Understand how to perform a tool prep clean and a tool strip clean
Understand how to properly apply a release agent
