RBMS – Repair of Bonded Metal Structures
Central to the manufacturing of aluminum aircraft structures is the requirement to BOND the components together, as well as install mechanical fasteners. No single operation is more important to metal bonding than the preparation of the adherent surfaces. As part of ACT’s RBMS training, you will gain hands-on experience that will help you master the basics of metal bonding, most common practices and materials that are used in metal-to-metal and metal-to-composite bonding operations.
Description:
This course combines theory and best practices of the essential materials, techniques, and processes involved in the preparation and repair of bonded metal structures.
Hands-on projects involve the use of PASA, PANTA, PACS, BoeGel, and other metal treatment processes for skin and core replacement. Extensive training on state-of-the-art Hot Bonding equipment is included.
Topics covered in this 5-day course include:
- Aluminum surface preparation using various methods and structural adhesives
- Examination of Bond Line integrity, thickness, and contamination factors
- Damage Assessment and repair techniques for metal core sandwich structures
- Vacuum bagging techniques
- Phosphoric Acid Non-Tank Anodizing [PANTA] process and the BoeGel process
- Health & Safety; handling and disposing of substances, composites shop practices
- Utilizing Hot Bonder units for controlled accelerated cures of bonded structural repairs
- The combination of hot bonding to compensate for heat sink techniques
- The use of modern metal treatment methods to protect the bonding.
- A full repair exercise on a bonded metal aircraft structure will be completed during this course.
Prerequisites: Previous experience in metalworking is highly recommended but not required.
Accreditation:
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration acceptable towards Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Training.
