Composites Processing

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.

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Composites

Safety for Composite Processing 115

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Overview of Composite Processes 120

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

Summary: This class covers the basic methods for processing composites, as well as some of the materials used for these processes.

Traditional Composites 125

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

Summary: This class covers the materials commonly used to create resins and reinforcements for traditional composites. It also describes the basic characteristics of polymers.

Advanced Thermoset Resins for Composites 130

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Advanced Materials for Composites 135

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Intro to Lay-up and Spray-up Molding 140

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

Summary: This class covers lay-up and spray-up molding of traditional fiberglass composites.

Intro to Compression Molding 170

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

Summary: This class will teach you about the compression molding process, as well as the materials and equipment associated with it.

Surface Finishing Composites 190

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Vacuum Bagging Technique: Single-sided Bagging 230

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Intermediate

Summary: This class covers basic procedures for performing single-sided vacuum bagging. It also covers general safety precautions and strategies for preventing common problems.

Composite Inspection and Defect Prevention 240

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Beginner

Summary: This class describes common methods for inspecting composites and preventing defects.

Repair Methods for Composites 250

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty: Advanced

Summary: This class covers basic procedures and best practices for repairing composites, as well as the structure of composite laminates and sandwich panels.

Introduction to Composites

Department: Composites
Category: Composites Processing
Difficulty:

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.