Introduction to Composites

Catalog description

This course is deigned to expose non-aviation students to basic composites terminology, theory,, and practice of those skills. Students will learn to fabricate a foam composite panel using proper fabric orientation, resins, and vacuum bagging. Students will properly program and use lab equipment such as the hot-bonder or oven to cure the panel. Students will repair damaged panels to industry standard. Upon completion students will understand basic composites and how they are used in the industry. They will have the skills to perform basic fabrication and repair of composite parts.