２．場所：同志社大学今出川キャンパス，寒梅館　大会議室（Ｂ１Ｆ）
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３．講師および講演タイトル
　　　　　（日本から２名，アメリカから２名，ヨーロッパから２名，アジアから１名の計７名）

[日本]

・Advanced Composite Fabrication Technology
　　　　　　　水野　宏　氏
　　　　　　　　　　　三菱重工業（株）名古屋航空宇宙システム製作所

“Development of a highly productive manufacturing system for composite structures making use of the great potential of AFP (Automated fiber placement) technology was successfully achieved under the 5-year research program “Advanced Composite Design and Manufacturing Technology Program” funded by RIMCOF/JADC. The system integrity was demonstrated using a 3D surface model of an aircraft fuselage sub-component and proved it works effectively. Also, it was founded that the cost saving potential of the system would be 20%.
In order to realize an ultimate efficiency in composite manufacturing, we have now approached another 5-year program (2003-2007) “Development on Aircraft Composite Structures by UV-curing Process Technologies” under the contract with RIMCOF/METI. The objectives of this project are to develop UV-Curing process technologies and materials (resins/prepregs) applicable for aircraft primary structures. Innovative fabrication systems combining UV-Curing techniques with AFP and RTM technology has been explored.”

・Natural Fiber Green Composites
　　　　　　合田　公一　教授
　　　　　　　　　　　　　山口大学　工学部

“To help reduce the ever-expanding consumption of petroleum, a nonrenewable resource, ecologically aware studies and their practical applications, such as the use of green materials have garnered increasing interest. Natural fiber composites using kenaf, sisal, and coir have already been applied for several industrial products, such as interior parts of automobiles. Natural fibers are not only light and strong; they are also inexpensive, renewable, and eco-friendly. Especially, green composites ? biodegradable resin matrix composites reinforced by natural fibers ? are expected to be an important material in realizing and maintaining a sustainable productive society. In this lecture, therefore, tensile properties of natural fibers are first described, and next, fabrication methods and mechanical properties of natural fiber green composites are introduced.”

[U.S.A].

・Current New Technology and New Products of Composites for Aerospace by Hexcel
　　　　　Mr. Ken Owen
　　　　　　　　　　　Hexcel Corporation

“Hexcel is the global leader in the advanced structural materials industry, vertically integrated and poised for strong growth.
The company manufactures almost all the composite materials for Aerospace and Industrial markets. Hexcel would like to present Latest Materials and technologies for the production of Low Cost, Lightweight Aerospace Sandwich Structures/Components, in particular
New Adhesive Prepreg : M50
New +/- 45｡Fabric : PX/CX
New Honeycomb : HRH 36
Hexcel Corporation is the world's leading advanced structural materials company. Hexcel is the number one producer of composite materials such as honeycomb, prepregs, film adhesives and sandwich panels
Hexcel has developed a new range of materials suited to the production of high quality, low cost Composite Aerospace Structures. Typical Applications include Control Surfaces, Landing Gear Doors, and Radomes, as well as other applications such as fuselage and wing components.
In particular Hexcel has developed a new prepreg system (M50), which enables significant weight and cost reductions over existing designs. To compliment M50, Hexcel has developed novel material forms and variants such as biaxial prepreg fabrics, and lightening strike materials.

M50 exhibits excellent mechanical properties, in particular superior honeycomb peel as well as very high toughness characteristics. M50 is friendly to use on the shop floor and is suited to production of porosity free sandwich panels with relatively thin skins.”

・Overview of Resin Infusion Processing Technology, RTM and VARTM and Other Primary Processes.
　　　　Mr. Scott Beckwith
　　　　　　　BTG Composites LLC, SAMPE Technical Director

“The topics covered are:
・Primary differences between RTM and VARTM Processes
・Preform materials and various forms for resin infusion processes
・Important processing variables and their effects (fiber volume, orientation, pressure and vacuum levels, temperature, permeability, and tooling functions)
・ Resin formulation of interest in today's applications
・ Examples of numerous applications across various market segments.”

[Europe]

・The Direct Process LFT - D/ILC a new Technology for Mass Production of Light Weight Automotive Plastic Components with high Potentials for future Applications of Exterior Body and Structural Parts.
　　　　Mr. Heinrich Ernst
　　　　　　　Dieffenbacher Corporation

“Based on the improved characteristics regarding weight, stiffness, energy absorption, as well as fatigue strength, fiber reinforced thermoplastic LFT - D components obtained a outstandingly growing market share of more than 10 - 20 % per year within the automotive sector. Important applications such as front-end carriers, Instrument panel-carriers, door panels, underfloor modules etc. are introduced at virtually all OEMs in Europe.
Improvements of the equipment with regards to material homogeneity and quality of the component will be described in this paper as well as future applications based on the "tailored" LFT - D technique including local reinforcements meeting specific higher requirements and paintless film application for exterior body panels.”

・Fabric reinforced thermoplastic, properties and application
　　　　Mr. Willem H.M. van Dreumel
　　　　　　　　　TEN CATE Advanced Composites Group

“The most interesting aspect of reinforced thermoplastics is reduction of processing cost and cycle times.
Impressive achievements have been demonstrated by the major OEM’s and their subcontractors.
One of the most exciting application is the 52 meter long fixed wing nose of the A380, where resistance welding replaced the riveting process.
Due to a shared Boeing - Airbus qualification program, finished just in time, reinforced thermoplastic will also be one of the important material candidates offered for the 7E7 program.
The paper will cover important mechanical and processing data and give an overview of actual applications, ranging from smoke detector pans in the 737 to large, complex assemblies in Airbus aircraft.

[Asia]

・Composite Material Applications at Topkey
　　　　　Mr. K. C. Wang
　　　　　　　　　　TOPKEY CORP.

“For almost twenty five years ? a quarter of century, Topkey manufactures composite material products from tennis racket, motor cycle helmet, all terrain bike frame, MRI cradle, aircraft interior part to aircraft primary structure part. The history of its development reflects the growth of whole composite application industry. Review the hard and dedicated efforts from the last, what is our strategy for the future? Where will we set up our next facility? How will we integrate and manage the supply chain? Many opportunities are waiting for us to be realized, but how to make the best use of limited resources?”

４．スケジュール

7/14(水）		7/15(木）
10:00-10:10	開会の辞	9:00-10:10	合田　公一　教授 Japan
10:10-11:50	水野　宏　氏 Japan	10:20-12:00	Mr. K. C. Wang Asia
11:50-13:10	Lunch	12:00-13:10	Lunch
13:10-14:50	Mr. Ken Owen U.S.A.	13:10-14:50	Mr. Heinrich Ernst Europe
14:50-15:20	Coffee Break	14:50-15:20	Coffee Break
15:20-17:00	Mr. Scott Beckwith U.S.A	15:20-17:00	Mr. Willem Dreumel Europe
17:30-20:00	Banquet at 寒梅館 (写真はこちら）	17:00-17:10	閉会の辞

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