MFG 169 - Composites for Manufacturing

2.0 Credits
Explores a variety of methods used to fabricate and manufacture fiber reinforced composites. Also addresses the advantages and disadvantages of different processes, safety, and tooling considerations.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe a variety of curing methods to include heat, hot-bonder, and autoclave.
Describe the need for and process of co-curing and co-bonding.
Describe drilling, trimming, and finishing composite materials based on virtual demonstration.
Demonstrate weighing, measuring, mixing, and preparing chemicals and per specifications.
Identify proper tools to use in composite manufacturing.
Describe primary issues to be considered when fabricating a mold.
Define/develop specifications, procedures, and objectives from blueprints/drawings.
Describe the following safe practices: a. logging tools (ingress/egress) b. using appropriate lifting techniques; c. setting up and maintaining safe work area; d. describing the buddy system and lock out/tag out procedures; e. monitoring breathing zones and wind direction; and f. following clean room and controlled environment procedures.