Composites Lab

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Use Requirements

Intro to Shop Tools Required training for all users

Composites Lab Training Required for all users. Prerequisite: Intro to Shop Tools

Safety is our top priority, and we will ensure that all students using the composites lab have all the training and personal protective equipment necessary to use the lab safely and effectively.

Contact di-composites@engr.wisc.edu with any questions.

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Hours & Access

The composites lab is available for student use by reservation only, between 8am-9pm 7 days/week. Check the calendar for availability and request reservations here, up to 7 consecutive days at a time.

Students must have completed Intro to Shop Tools before completing the Composites Lab Training on Canvas and attending our hands-on seminar before using the lab (see steps above).

Capabilities & Equipment

This facility is set up for students to safely perform post-processing procedures on cured composites. Because composites, like cured carbon fiber, can produce very fine particulate matter when abrasive processes are performed, the safest way to perform these operations is to utilize an industrial downdraft table. The downdraft table uses a vacuum and filtration system to suction particulate matter away from the operator and leave very little particulate matter in the air. Efficacy is further improved by the use of a snorkel, which further aids in suctioning particulate matter away from the operator.

Equipment & Tools available for use:

  • Diversitech Industrial Downdraft Table, fitted with snorkel
  • Explosion-proof vacuum
  • Wide variety of pneumatic shaping and cutting tools

Contact

Please contact us at di-composites@engr.wisc.edu and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.