CMPST 220 - Composite Tooling

Credits: (5)
In-depth study of the process of making molds and plugs, and hands-on work manually building plugs and molds (A-side, rigid B-side and silicon B-side molds) for the production of composite parts. Explores the theory and application of tooling for the composite industry using various forms of materials. Application of proper methods of designing and creating plugs/molds, and the theory and selection of surface mediums are used in the building of plugs and molds.

Prerequisite: CMPST 121 and 123 with a “C-” or higher.