Composites

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 ...

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

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

This class covers the thermoset resins commonly used to create advanced composite parts, as well as their properties and general considerations for material selection.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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