Composite Manufacturing Process Control

Create controlled manufacturing plans, lay-up records, material traceability, environmental logs, cure cycles, bonding records, inspection results, nonconformance records and final release documentation for a wide range of composite manufacturing processes.

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Project and Document Control
Identify the organisation, customer, product, order and controlled composite manufacturing documents.
This app records the approved process and evidence. Cure cycles, resin mix ratios, out-life limits, storage conditions, ply orientation tolerances and acceptance criteria must come from the controlled material specification, drawing, process specification and customer requirements.
Manufacturing Process and Specification Basis
Material Traceability
Record reinforcement, prepreg, resin, hardener, core, adhesive, film, peel ply, release film, breather and consumables.
Material / ConsumableType / FormSpecification / GradeManufacturerBatch / LotCertificateExpiryStorage RequirementCondition / Status
Storage, Freezer and Out-life Control
Material / BatchRemoved from StorageReturned to StorageExposure DurationPrevious Out-lifeTotal Out-lifePermitted LimitStatus
Ply, Layer and Core Build Record
Record ply sequence, orientation, material batch, location, laps, splices, core details and inspection sign-off.
SequencePly / Layer IDMaterial / BatchOrientationCut Kit / TemplateLocation / ZoneSplice / LapDebulk AfterOperatorInspection
Process-Specific Parameters
The relevant process sheet is displayed from the selected manufacturing process.

Select a manufacturing process on the Procedure tab.

Bagging, Vacuum and Leak Test
Cure Cycle Steps
Record ramp, hold, pressure, vacuum, cooling and release requirements for autoclave, oven, press, heated tool or ambient cure.
StepOperationSet TemperatureToleranceRamp RateHold TimePressureVacuumRelease / Vent RuleCooling Requirement
Actual Cure Evidence
Stage / SensorActual Temperature RangeStart TimeEnd TimeActual HoldPressure / VacuumConformance
Inspection and Test Results
Record dimensional, visual, tap test, ultrasonic, radiographic, thermographic, mechanical, microscopy and proof test results.
Characteristic / TestRequirementMethod / StandardLocation / ZoneResultUnitPass / FailReport No.Inspector
Nonconformance, Repair and Final Release
Approval