3.00 Credits
Covers fundamental principles of advanced composites manufacturing processes, including matrix materials, fibers, preforms, processing, extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, filament winding pultrusion, resin transfer molding, liquid infusion techniques, combined with design, environmental issues, process modeling, material removal, assembly, joining, repair, inspection, quality assurance and recycling. May also be offered as AUE 8650. Coreq: MSE 8651.