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 Department:    CMPST

 Course #:    127

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    150607

 EPC:    827

 REV:    2018

 Course Description  

Introduction to advanced composite manufacturing with emphasis on thermoset prepreg technology. Hands-on training in manufacturing with polyesters, vinylester and prepreg's using common types of advanced fiber reinforcements. Includes preparation for the American Composites Manufacturer's Association (ACMA) Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP) certification exam.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the safety hazards and workplace precautions that need to be taken when working with hazardous chemicals such as resins, catalysts, epoxies, solvents, and fillers; safely select proper materials and molds to make parts, patches and repairs.
2. Properly prepare molds for use.
3. Understand composite construction governing fiber selection.
4. Use prepreg and advanced composite nomenclature when discussing composite manufacturing.
5. Perform contact molding, vacuum bagging techniques, out of oven autoclave oven curing and autoclave molding.
6. Understand the consumables materials used in vacuum bag/out and in autoclave molding.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.

5. Global & Local Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding the complexity and interdependence of, and stewardship responsibilities to, local and global communities and environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
5.3 Understand the consequences of choices as they relate to local/global community and environmental issues.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.

7. Aesthetics & Creativity

Definition: Interpreting human experience through engagement with creative processes and aesthetic principles.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
7.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process.

Course Contents

1. Safety hazards and workplace precautions regarding hazardous chemicals such as resins, catalysts, epoxies, solvents, and fillers.
2. Selection and preparation of molds using parting agents.
3. Methods of reinforcing using glass mat, woven roving, carbon fiber, mylar, and others as may be needed for strength.
4. Grinding and shaping materials to fit.
5. Splicing of new materials to old and bonding to coring.
6. Use of prepreg materials.
7. Nondestructive testing of structural repairs.
   • Simple Laminates
   • Cored Laminates
   • Prepreg Laminates