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The Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics Institute (“FRPI”) will perform an objective audit of a Manufacturer’s laminating process with the intent of issuing a Laminating Process Certification. This audit will be performed for a fee by FRPI at the request of an authorized Manufacturer’s employee. The fee will be payable to FRPI by the candidate Manufacturer who desires to operate an FRPI Certified Laminating Process. |
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The audit includes such things as quantification of materials engineering and laminating capability, assessment of laminate construction details, production of samples for evaluation, inspection of in process laminates, review of quality control and assurance practices plus testing the knowledge level of engineering and production leaders.
Laminating processes covered by the audit includes Hand Lay-up, Spray-up and Filament Winding, which are the primary processes utilized in the manufacture of custom FRP process equipment. Other systems covered are laminate design methods, resin and reinforcement processing, environmental protection measures, mold fabrication and preparation, elevated temperature post-cure procedures plus material handling and packaging practices.
In order for a Manufacturer to receive a Laminating Process Certification they must demonstrate to FRPI that they have had the capability, for greater than five (5) years, to produce laminates that consistently meet the intent of the published FRPI standard practice for Laminating Process Certification. Laminate Process Certification standard practices are available to anyone by ordering the publication from the Resource Center.
A study conducted found that 79% of all equipment failures reported involved issues that are significantly influenced by the Manufacturer. Manufacturers operating an FRPI Certified Laminating Process will be held accountable for producing consistent quality laminates through concerned individuals who want to Report a Certified Laminating Process Deviation.
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