Technical Support

VectorSolutions™

VectorSolutions™ comprises a comprehensive suite of technical services for customers who are developing new laminates, optimizing existing laminates or who are looking for ways to improve productivity and performance through innovative solutions. Services include:

Laminate analysis & comparison.

Comparison of laminates begins with customers providing either parameter of design criteria for new laminates, existing laminates, or in the case of marine, hull geometry and power requirements. In return the customer receives a comprehensive report including:

Compare laminates on the basis of stiffness, strength, weight, and cost.

Construction tips on optimizing material application.

Marine - Design reports including DNV and ABS.

VectorLam™ technical support.

Enrolled users of VectorLam receive no charge technical support for one of the most popular laminate design software programs.

Automatically receive program updates when new materials or processes are introduced.

On-site technical audit.

If you’ve ever wondered if your composite shop was operating at peak efficiency then this service is for you. The audit includes a comprehensive report from the Vectorply team including an analysis of current practices and suggested changes.

Reinforcement design.

For some applications there is sometimes a demand for custom designed reinforcements. The Vectorply team will walk you through the process and help you design a reinforcement to fit your requirements.

Materials testing and analysis.

Material performance is an integral part of the VectorLam program development and can provide answers to key questions about laminate design approval (such as Lloyds or DNV) or just simply determining fiber/resin ratios.

Optimization of reinforcement application and processing.
A feature of non-crimp multiaxis reinforcements is the ability to engineer the strength requirements into the fabric at the point at which it is made. This includes considerations for fiber angle, fiber weight, fiber type, stitch type, handling characteristics, and most important, the process. Matching reinforcements to the process is a critical step to achieving the optimal laminate and, above all, saving money. A poorly engineered reinforcement will eat up valuable labor hours if the shop crew has to spend extra time working with the reinforcement to conform or match strength requirements. Click on “Laminate Example” to learn more about how Vectorply technical services can help determine the right materials and process.

Technical Services: tel. (334) 291-7704 or email tgundberg@vectorply.com