In Composites Processing, materials are made by combining a binding resin with small filaments of solid material. Composite objects are created by molding, injecting, spraying, and vacuum bagging, resulting in pieces as strong as metal, as light as plastic, and as rigid as ceramic.
Summary: 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.
Summary: This class covers the basic methods for processing composites, as well as some of the materials used for these processes.
Summary: This class covers the materials commonly used to create resins and reinforcements for traditional composites. It also describes the basic characteristics of polymers.
Summary: This class covers the thermoset resins commonly used to create advanced composite parts, as well as their properties and general considerations for material selection.
Summary: 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.
Summary: This class covers lay-up and spray-up molding of traditional fiberglass composites.
Summary: This class will teach you about the compression molding process, as well as the materials and equipment associated with it.
Summary: 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.
Summary: This class covers basic procedures for performing single-sided vacuum bagging. It also covers general safety precautions and strategies for preventing common problems.
Summary: This class describes common methods for inspecting composites and preventing defects.
Summary: This class covers basic procedures and best practices for repairing composites, as well as the structure of composite laminates and sandwich panels.
Summary: This course is designed for the student who has little or no prior experience with composite materials and processes. It is also an excellent refresher for those who have some experience in this area. In this course we introduce a variety of composite materials, forms, processes, laminate design ideas, and basic construction and manufacturing principles.
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