Composites Manufacturing: Materials, Product and Process Engineering (Hardcover)

INTRODUCTION
Conventional Engineering Materials
What ARE Composites
Functions of Fibers and Matrix
Special Features of Composites
Drawbacks of Composites
Composites Processing
Composites Product Fabrication
Composites Markets
Barriers in Composite Markets
RAW MATERIAL FOR PART FABRICATION
Introduction
Reinforcements
Matrix Materials
Fabrics
Prepregs
Preforms
Molding Compound
Honeycomb and Other Core Materials
MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDELINES
Introduction
The Need for Material Selection
Reasons for Material Selection
Material Property Information
Steps in Material Selection Process
Material Selection Methods
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Introduction
What is Product Development Process
Reasons for Product Development
Importance of Product Development
Concurrent Engineering
Product Life Cycle
Phases of Product Development
Design Review
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
Introduction
Problems of a Design
What is DFM
DFM Implementation Guidelines
Success Stories
When to Apply DFM
Design Evaluation Methods
Design for Assembly
MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES
Manufacturing Process Selection Criteria
Manufacturing Process Requirement
Mold and Tool Making
Basic Steps in a Composites Manufacturing Process
Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites Processing
Composites Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing Processes for Thermoset Composites
Thermoplastic Manufacturing Processes
PROCESS MODELS
Introduction
Importance of Models in Composites Manufacturing
Composites Processing
Process Models for Selected Thermoset and Thermoplastic Processing
Process Model for RTM
PRODUCTION PLANNING AND MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS
Objectives of Production Planning
Bill of Materials
Manufacturing Instructions
Capacity Planning
JOINING OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Adhesive Bonding
Failure Modes in Adhesive Bonding
Basic Science of Adhesive Bonding
Types of Adhesives
Advantages of Adhesive Bonding over Mechanical Joints
Disadvantages of Adhesive Bonding
Adhesive Selection Guidelines
Surface Preparation Guidelines
Design Guidelines for Adhesive Bonding
Theoretical Stress Analysis for Bonded Joints
Mechanical Joints
Advantages of Mechanical Joints
Disadvantages of Mechanical Joints
Failure Modes in a Bolted Joint
Design Parameters for Bolted Joints
Preparation for the Bolted Joint
MACHINING AND CUTTING OF COMPOSITES
Objectives/Purpose of Machining
Challenges During Composites Machining
Failure Mode During Composites Machining
Cutting Tools
Types of Machining Operations
COST ESTIMATION
Introduction
The Need of Cost Estimating
Cost Estimating Requirements
Types of Cost
Cost Estimating Techniques
Cost Analysis for Composite Manufacturing Processes
Learning Curve
Guidelines for Minimization of Production Cost
RECYCLING OF COMPOSITES
Introduction
Categories of Dealing with Wastes
Recycling Methods
Existing Infrastructures for Recycling