Introduction to TPM

What does 'TPM' stand for?

• Total Pristine Maintenance

• (Mould) Tool Pristine Maintenance

• (Mould) Tool Preventative Maintenance

• Total Preventative Maintenance

What is the purpose of TPM? (Circle all that apply)

• Reduce GRP Repair Time

• Reduce Mould Tool Preparation Time

• Reduce The Skin Mat Application Times

• To Allow Easier Transportation of Mould Tool

True or False: Small breakouts can increase in size if left unattended

• True

• False

The 'Introduction to TPM' course will teach you to repair: (Circle all that apply)

• Small Breakouts

• Delamination

• Tracking

• Minor Scratches

True or False: Participants can attend the 'Advanced TPM' course if they fail the theory test

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Participants can attend the 'Advanced TPM' course ONLY if they pass both theory and practical tests. Furthermore, participants / managers must provide evidence of putting training into practice on production lines, produce quality repairs and evidence a business requirement.

True or False: If a participant fails the course, they can still conduct TPM

• False

• True

Answer explanation

If a participant fails the 'Introduction to TPM' course, then under no circumstances should that individual conduct TPM.

Green Tooling Gelcoat must be catalysed at _%

Answer explanation

Green Tooling Gelcoat MUST be catalysed at 2 %. This is to guarantee maximum strength and bond to Mould Tool surface. Adding the wrong percentage can result in excessive shrinkage, brittleness and reduced strength.

Catalysed and applied gelcoat must be left to cure for _ hours before sanding

• 24 hours

• 8 hours

• 4 hours

• 36 hours

Select the correct surface finishing process:

• P500

  P800

  P2000

  White Polish

  Green Polish

• P800

  P1200

  P1500

  P2000

  Green Polish

• P800

  P1200

  P1500

  Green Polish

  White Polish

• P1200

  P800

  P1500

  Green Polish

True or False: After a repair, the Mould Tool must be waxed first and then degreased.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

After a Mould Tool repair, the affected area must be Degreased first, followed by release coat application. Doing this the wrong way will remove the essential release coat and will result in troublesome release (potentially causing more damage).