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MST 260 - Composites Manufacturing


5.0 Credits
Overview of processes involved in development and production of composite products. Includes tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet laminating techniques and pre-impregnated materials. Prerequisite: MST 250  with a grade of at least 2.0.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply the basic principles of structural design utilizing composite materials. [REASON]
  2. Explain the advantages of planning a design to meet the manufacturing requirements. [COMMUNICATE]
  3. Apply the basic principles of materials and process selection, structural design, aesthetic design, and assembly. [REASON]
  4. Perform design, construction, and fabrication of laminated parts. [ACT]
  5. Use appropriate terminology as it relates to composite structure design and manufacturing. [COMMUNICATE]
  6. Perform simple repairs of composite structures. [ACT]
  7. Follow appropriate processes for structural and nonstructural evaluation, material handling, and surface preparation. [REASON]



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