MANF 267 - Advanced Composites

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 66
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to advanced composite manufacturing with an emphasis on thermoset pre-impregnated (prepreg) fiber technology. Students will be provided with hands-on training in manufacturing with epoxy resins and prepregs using common types of advanced fiber reinforcements and oven cures. Students also explore more advanced non-destructive testing and inspection methods.

Prerequisite: MANF 262 with a C- or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Properly prepare molds for use.
Demonstrate an understanding of composite construction governing fiber selection.
Use prepreg and advanced composite nomenclature when discussing composite manufacturing.
Perform contact molding, vacuum bagging techniques, oven curing and Hot Bonder repairs.
Demonstrate an understanding of the consumable materials used in vacuum bagging, out of oven, and in oven molding.

Course Contents

Selection and preparation of molds using parting agents.
Methods of reinforcing using glass mat, woven roving, carbon fiber, mylar, and others as may be needed for strength.
Grinding and shaping materials to fit.
Splicing of new materials to old and bonding to coring.
Use of prepreg materials.
Hot bonder repairs.
In oven curing.
Nondestructive testing of structural repairs.

Instructional Units: 6.5