Composites I

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This class is designed to enhance the basic composites knowledge students learned in AMT110 or CMP100. Students learn and practice more complicated composite shapes using advanced techniques. Basic materials, tools, vocabulary, and safety practices used in the composites industry are reinforced. Students examine various composite materials, chemicals, tools, procedures, and processes of fabrication. They identify the various mold release agents used throughout the composites industry and practice different mold release application methods on various composites they fabricate and repair. Students learn about the reinforcement fabrics and resins common to the composites industry. Students become familiar in selecting appropriate materials, proper mixing of matrix materials, vacuum bag and non-vacuum processes, and prepreg materials used in advanced composites. Students learn manufacturing, storage, handling, hand lay-up, oven, and autoclave curing. Students will cover repair assessment, types of damage and repair, and replacement of damaged composite materials. Students learn the steps necessary to produce a finished composites part ready for final assembly. Students will explore surface preparation, sanding techniques, priming and painting of composites parts. Students will demonstrate competency by applying their acquired skills to completely finish their previously constructed parts.