TenCate partners training institute for tooling prepegs

31 Dec '14

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Composite materials supplier to the space and aerospace industry, TenCate Advanced Composites North America has signed a partnership with Abaris Training Resources in Reno, Nevada, USA.

As per the agreement, Abaris will utilise the TenCate AmberTool tooling prepreg portfolio, including TenCate’s exclusive 3M Fortified Tooling Prepregs (FTP), in its tooling design and fabrication educational workshops.

According to TenCate, this partnership for social innovation will provide Abaris’ students with an opportunity for hands-on experience with one of the fastest growing tooling composite materials.

Joe Johnson, tooling product manager at TenCate Advanced Composites says, “Tooling prepregs of today, along with modern processes used to manufacture tools, have reached a level where composite tooling represents now the first choice for composite fabricators.”

“Abaris’ expertise in training and depth of experience ensures that composite tool builders of tomorrow will be equipped for success,” he adds.

Composite tooling provides part builders with a variety of advantages over heavier steel tooling including matched CTE’s, lighter weights, lower cost fabrication and rapid build times.

Michael Hoke, president of Abaris Training Resources, says, “Abaris is delighted with the cooperative effort with TenCate in helping to improve what we offer our students in our tooling mold fabrication classes.” (AR)

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