MARR 43 - Composite Tooling
- Prerequisite: MARR 41 or instructor approval
Uses the mold stations and stem form built in MARR 41 to erect a hull skeleton on a building form. Transoms are fabricated. A skin or planking of foam or wood is applied. Spiling techniques are emphasized. Fairing of the hull is practiced.
Contact: 120 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of MARR 43, the student will be able to:
- Calculate material(s) needed to construct the tool/plug
- Understand the importance of "fairness" as it relates to plug fabrication
- Prepare a plug for mold fabrication
- Demonstrate hand lamination techniques
- Understand and fabricate plug flanges for reinforcing of the plug
- Application of plug tooling surface coatings
- Practice fairing techniques