Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara Pekan

Jabatan Penyelenggaraan Pesawat

Bahagian Composite Repair

CURING PROCESS – COLD BOND

7. VACUUM BAGGING TECHNIQUES
VACUUM BAGGING TECHNIQUES
• Introduction
• Pleat Placement
• Vacuum Source in Pleat
• Bag methods
 INTRODUCTION
• Many vacuum bagging techniques commonly practiced in the
Aerospace industry will also apply to other industries.

• For instance, utilizing pleats in areas such as corners or

anywhere there is a sudden change in part shape will avoid
vacuum bag bridging.

• In addition, a properly placed vacuum source will prevent part

mark off and reduce the risk of resin back flow.
 PLEAT PLACEMENT
• Vacuum Bag pleating is a common practice used when laying
up a part that has a deep mold or complex contours. Pleats
allow the vacuum bagging film to form evenly around the
part, creating consistent vacuum pressure.
• Creating pleats prior to attaching your vacuum bagging film
is an easy way to prevent leaks, wrinkles and make the lay-
up of the vacuuming bagging film a simpler step.
• Creating the Pleat : After the sealant tape has been adhered
to the flange, the vacuuming bagging material has been cut
and the size and location of the pleat has been decided, it is
time to create the pleat.
*(Follow step A -> B -> C -> D -> E -> F -> G)
 VACUUM SOURCE IN PLEAT
• Placement of the vacuum source in a pleat will prevent part
mark off at the vacuum port location.
• This method will also reduce the risk of resin entering the
vacuum port, hose, and pump.
 BAG METHODS
SURFACE BAGGING METHODS :
• The surface bagging method consists of the vacuum bagging
material being secured to the face of the tool (the side
containing the part) using sealant tape.
 BAG METHODS
ENVELOPE BAGGING METHOD :
• The process of envelope bagging is accomplished by
encompassing the entire tool with the nylon bagging material.
• The process of envelope bagging is accomplished by
encompassing the entire tool with the nylon bagging material.
THANK YOU

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