A Comprehensive Guide to Composites : Processes & Procedures from the Professionals.

A Comprehensive Guide to Composites : Processes & Procedures from the Professionals.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fochtman, Kevin
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle : Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc., 2015.
Subjects:
Manufacturing processes.
manufacturing.
Manufacturing processes
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Preface
  • 1: Introduction
  • Objectives
  • What Are Advanced Composites?
  • Composite Applications
  • Your Regional Landscape
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 1
  • 2: Safety & Health
  • Objectives
  • Hazards
  • Recognize Unsafe Practices
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Understanding the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 2
  • 3: Equipment
  • Objectives
  • The Clean Room
  • The Vacuum System
  • Entry Level Shop
  • Intermediate Level Shop
  • Advanced Level Shop
  • The Curing System
  • Dust Collection
  • The Freezer
  • Cutting, Drilling, and Machining
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 3
  • 4: Facility Design and Preparation
  • Objectives
  • Defining What You Want from Your Composite Shop
  • The Floor Plan
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 4
  • 5: The Lay-Up Mandrel (aka "The Tool")
  • Objectives
  • Exploring Your Tooling Options
  • Tool Preparation and Maintenance
  • What is an Exothermic Reaction?
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 5
  • 6: Engineering and Planning
  • Objectives
  • Engineering Characteristics
  • Fabric Styles
  • Ply Orientations and Strength
  • Balanced Lay-ups
  • Reinforcement Styles
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 6
  • 7: Materials Review
  • Objectives
  • Purchasing Advanced Composite Materials
  • Maintaining Inventory and Inventory Shelf Life
  • Handling Received Material
  • Preparing Material for Your Application
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 7
  • 8: Fabrication
  • Objectives
  • Laying Up the Part
  • The Cure Process
  • Debagging the Part
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 8
  • 9: Quality Assurance
  • Objectives
  • Critical Factors
  • Defects Associated with Composites
  • Product and Process Control
  • Inspection Methods
  • Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI)
  • The Takeaway Skills
  • Test Your Knowledge: Chapter 9
  • Appendix A: The 8-S Program for Life and Work
  • Appendix B: Material Shelf Life Defined
  • Appendix C: Material Log Sheet
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Bibliography
  • Index
  • About the Author

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