![AFP Save the date! June 10-14, 2024](/industry_and_defense/NIAR/images/AFP-Operations-Maintenance-Save-the-date-graphic-01.jpg)
June 10-14
National Institute for Aviation Research, Wichita, KS
$1,250/person
Learn to operate and maintain an Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine using basic and advanced functions. This four-day hands-on class includes instruction on compatible materials, machine limitations and challenges associated with performing a successful layup. Attendees will also learn how to disassemble certain modules and parts on the machine.
You will learn how to:
- Operate an Electroimpact AFP machine
- Maintain the machine
- Check programs for important information
- Free-form probe parts
- Repair and inspect thermoset and thermoplastic layups
- Change parts on the machine
- Use multiple software systems to operate the equipment
Work with:
- Electroimpact AFP machine/HMI
- Laserline Laser Software
- FLIR camera software
Where: (in-person):
Wichita State University National Institute for Aviation Research
1845 Fairmount St
Wichita, KS 67260-0093
When: June 10-14, 2024
8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (Lunch is included)
Cancellation Policy:
Free cancellation until June 3, 2024. Cancellation requests after June 3, 2024 will
receive a 50% refund. Cancellation requests occurring June 10, 2024 or later are not
eligible for refund.