• COMPOSITES DEPARTMENT

Department Overview
Department Name: Composites Department
Number of Classes: 12
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Department Description
Composites TrainingAn increasing number of manufacturers rely on composites to create their products. Composite materials appear in cars, tub and shower surfaces, and sporting goods equipment. Manufacturers of modern aircraft are particularly dependent on composite materials. Composite materials offer a unique set of properties that other materials cannot provide. They offer excellent strength, stiffness, and durability, and they manage this without adding any significant weight.

These classes explain the material properties of traditional and advanced composites, as well as the processes used to create products from these materials. The class content first addresses the material composition, resins, and reinforcement materials of traditional and advanced composites and also surveys the most common composite processes used in manufacturing facilities. Intermediate-classes provide a “how to” approach for vacuum bagging and also focus on inspecting and repairing composite parts.

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Intro to Composites 110
This class covers the basic materials used to make composites, how composites are processed, and the applications of composites in various markets. 		None 12 Beginner Intro to Composites 110
Safety for Composite Processing 115
This class teaches operators how to protect themselves from illness and injury when working with composites. You will also learn how to store and discard hazardous materials. Finally, you will learn about the agencies that develop and regulate workplace safety standards. 		None 16 Beginner Safety for Composite Processing 115
Overview of Composite Processes 120
This class covers the basic methods for processing composites, as well as some of the materials used for these processes. 		750110
 16 Beginner Overview of Composite Processes 120
Traditional Composites 125
This class covers the materials commonly used to create resins and reinforcements for traditional composites. It also describes the basic characteristics of polymers. 		750110
 15 Beginner Traditional Composites 125
Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 130
This class covers the thermoset resins commonly used to create advanced composite parts, as well as their properties and general considerations for material selection. 		750110
 15 Beginner Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 130
Advanced Materials for Composites 135
This class covers the thermoplastic and non-polymeric resins used to create advanced composite parts, as well as the materials used to create high-performance fiber reinforcements. 		750110
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750130
 16 Beginner Advanced Materials for Composites 135
Intro to Lay-up and Spray-up Molding 140
This class covers lay-up and spray-up molding of traditional fiberglass composites. 		750110
 14 Beginner Intro to Lay-up and Spray-up Molding 140
Intro to Compression Molding 170
This class will teach you about the compression molding process, as well as the materials and equipment associated with it. 		750110
750120
 16 Beginner Intro to Compression Molding 170
Surface Finishing Composites 190
Understanding how to finish the surface of a composite part helps an operator create parts that meet the demands of the customer. This class will teach you about surface finishing operations for composite parts. 		None 14 Beginner Surface Finishing Composites 190
Vacuum Bagging Technique: Single-sided Bagging 230
This class covers basic procedures for performing single-sided vacuum bagging. It also covers general safety precautions and strategies for preventing common problems. 		750110
750150
 15 Intermediate Vacuum Bagging Technique: Single-sided Bagging 230
Composite Inspection and Defect Prevention 240
This class describes common methods for inspecting composites and preventing defects. 		750110
750120
750140
 16 Beginner Composite Inspection and Defect Prevention 240
Repair Methods for Composites 250
This class covers basic procedures and best practices for repairing composites, as well as the structure of composite laminates and sandwich panels. 		750240
 18 Advanced Repair Methods for Composites 250