COMPOSITES COURSES

FIBERGLASS I   PMT 61 – 2.5 UNITS ( 18 Weeks )
This is a course in the industrial use of fiberglass resins, cloth, mat and composite materials. The care and use of equipment (fiberglass chopper gun, gel-coat spray gun) is stressed. Other areas explored are mold laminating, repair, and proper use of resins and fillers. Mixing of resins and safety procedures are emphasized.
 

FIBERGLASS II   PMT 67– 2.5 UNITS ( 18 Weeks )
This is a course in fiberglass/composites manufacturing technology. Areas of concentration include the processes and techniques of fiberglass composites as applied in industry. This course will place the student in production situations similar to those encountered in industry. The student may also have an opportunity to construct a project of his/her own with instructor approval.
 

COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY   PMT 70 – 2.5 UNITS ( 18 Weeks )
This course is designed for students in the field of Fiberglass/Composites.  Emphasis is on the lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet laminating techniques and preimpregnated materials.  Also included are processes of Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), fabrication of composite structures with honeycomb core materials.  Laboratory experience will cover safety handling of resins, reinforcements, and related materials.
 

COMPOSITES FABRICATION   PMT 51 – 2.5 UNITS ( 18 Weeks )
This course will provide students with theory and “hands-on” exposure to fabrication methods with “high-tech” materials.  Areas of concentration will include composite structures, material choices design of composite structures, material choices, design of composite structures, surface bonding fastener installation, inspection processes and approved repair methods.
 

COMPOSITES REPAIR   PMT 53 – 3.0 UNITS ( 18 Weeks )
This course will provide students with "hands-on" exposure to composites structural repair techniques. Areas of emphasis include structural and nonstructural (cosmetic) evaluation, material handling, surface preparation, and common types of damages encountered within the composite industry.


TOOLING   PMT 72 – 2.5 UNITS ( 18 Weeks )
This course covers basic tooling concepts and materials for making various plastic composites molds.  These include laminated, cast and high temperature plastic tools as well as plaster tooling.  Design recommendations, physical properties data, repair procedures and techniques will be discussed.
 

SPECIALTY LABS   PMT 63L – 0.5 UNITS ( 9 Weeks )
This is a lab course to complement other courses in the plastic/composite curriculum. It is designed to give experience in working with composite materials and processes.