GWO BR v2.0

GWO Blade Repair Training Standard V2.0

2021-04-01_TS_BR_V2

6. EXERCISE 5 - PANEL ASSEMBLY

Carefully weigh out and thoroughly mix the material.

Apply a thin layer of matrix material onto the gelcoat on the mould.

Apply the first layer(s) of glass fibre onto the gelcoat on the mould.

Apply matrix to the glass fibre, and thoroughly wet out the glass using a bolt roller, ensuring the fibres are straight. Apply the core material to the first layer of glass and apply a thin layer of matrix on top of the core material. Place the subsequent layers of glass fibre onto the matrix and thoroughly wet out the glass fibre with matrix.

7. EXERCISE 6 - CURING

Apply peelply on top of the glass fibre and remove the air.

Apply release film onto the peelply.

Place the thermocouple onto the release film.

Apply breather fabric onto the release film.

Insert a vacuum hose and cover the entire panel with vacuum foil. Ensure that the vacuum foil is sealed to the vacuum tape all the way around.

Apply vacuum to the panel, check for air leaks, and fix air leaks.

Place a heating blanket onto the panel, and adjust the temperature to the curing temperature in the TDS. Note the time that the blanket reaches the curing temperature.

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