1. Portfolio
JJ Smit
Projects and Processes

2. Windsurfer Mast, Paddle shafts & Lotus Sport Pursuit Bicycle
Involved as: Artisan & Assembly worker (Aerodyne Technology, South Africa)
Process:
• Filament winding
• Vacuum bagging
• Pre-preg

3. Seeker II observation and surveillance system
Involved as: Artisan (Aerodyne Technology, South Africa)
Process:
• Wet lay-up
• Vacuum bagging

4. Aerodyne 47 & Aerodyne 35
Involved as: Foreman (Aerodyne Marine, South Africa)
Process:
• Wet laminating
• Vacuum bagging
• Vinyl Esther Resin
• Epoxy Resin

5. Signs for Petroleum Companies
Process:
• Cold press moulding
• Dough moulding compound
Involved as: Ass Production Manager (Aerodyne Signs, South Africa)

6. Business & First Class backrest
Involved as: Training Manager (AAT, South Africa), Liaison Engineer (Contour, Wales) and
Production Manager (Aeroworks, Thailand)
Process:
• Pre-Preg
• Pressclave
• Autoclave

7. Aircraft Interior
Process:
• Pre-Preg
• Pressclave
• Autoclave
• Hand lay up
• Composite pressing
• Heat laminating
• Vacuum forming
Involved as: Training Manager (AAT, South Africa), Liaison Engineer (Contour, Wales),
Production Manager (Aeroworks, Thailand)

8. SLR McLaren Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren Mercedes-Benz
Involved as: Line Manager (Aerodyne Composites, South Africa)
Process:
• Pre-Preg carbon

9. Trimarans
Involved as: Lamination Manager (Corsair Marine, Vietnam)
Process:
• Vacuum bagging
• Wet lay-up
• Infusion
• Pre-Preg carbon

10. Transport Interior
Involved as: Production manager (East Asia Composites, China)
Process:
• Hand laminating and infusion

11. Automotive parts
Involved as: Technical manager (Bolwell, Thailand)
Process:
• Spray-up and
• Chopper gun system