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AVIM 109 - Composite Manufacturing & Capstone Project


PREREQUISITES: AVIM 101 - Aerospace Manufacturing Core .
PROGRAM: Aerospace Manufacturing
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course content includes practical exercises in the methods and processes involved in composite manufacturing. Types of composite structures and the processes required to work with composite structures will be studied. Students will demonstrate competency in aerospace manufacturing via a capstone project.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities, principles and culture of being an aerospace assembly mechanic.
  2. Demonstrate practical knowledge of power island equipment and associates safety practices.
  3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of safety and quality control in drilling, installing fasteners and inspecting installations in aerospace assembly.
  4. Demonstrate practical knowledge of countersinking and flush riveting in aerospace assembly.
  5. Exhibit the knowledge necessary to perform 90 degree drilling and reaming operations for fastener installation.
  6. Exhibit technical knowledge necessary to safely and correctly drill holes in composite based materials.
  7. Demonstrate practical knowledge and skill to prepare and lay-up 4 & 6 ply fiberglass wet composite materials.
  8. Demonstrate all of the practical skills and knowledge in an all-encompassing capstone project.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Aerospace Mechanic Workplace Requirements
  • Composite Materials
  • Safety Practices in Aerospace
  • Capstone Project Completion
  • Fiberglass Repair

 
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