A Comprehensive Guide to Composites (Hardcover)

From carbon fiber to Kevlar and prepregs, this guidebook offers insider knowledge from over 30 years of industry experience to teach practical, real-world composite fabrication skills. It’s designed for technicians, students, and educators seeking a robust foundation in modern composite materials and methods.

What You'll Learn:

• 📘 Materials Overview: Covers carbon fiber, graphite, Kevlar, resins, core materials, and prepregs in detail.
• 🏭 Manufacturing Techniques: Learn hands-on lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming, and finishing.
• ⚙️ Shop Setup & Safety: Understand equipment requirements and best practices for a safe composite workspace.
• 📐 STEM & Engineering Applications: Integration with lean manufacturing, design theory, and classroom project-based learning.
• 🎯 Real Industry Insight: Includes lessons, games, projects, and quality control tips used by professionals in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries.
• 🧑‍🏫 Educator-Friendly: Structured for vocational programs, with context-rich training strategies and evaluation tools.

Whether your goal is a career in aerospace composites or simply acquiring in-demand fabrication skills, this book equips you with foundational knowledge and applied techniques to succeed in this growing field. A must-have resource for technicians, instructors, and aspiring engineers.