Overview
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In this first part of a three-part series on composite design and manufacturing, learn about carbon fiber as a material, including how it’s manufactured and processed.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Introduction to composite materials and manufacturing systems
- Composites introduction
- Benefits of composite use and structures in MFG
- Negatives of composite use and structures in MFG
- The matrix with fiber material
- Orientation of fiber materials
- Fiber materials and their properties
- Matrix materials and formulas
- Types of matrix materials
- Molding basics
- Mold types
- Open mold manufacturing
- Closed mold manufacturing
- Next steps
