Publisher's Synopsis
Written to be used as both a student reference and a practical manufacturing guide. The proposed book explains the methods of tooling for composites manufacturing, along with approaches for selecting and applying the methods. The book discusses different composite designs and relates this information to fabrication technologies and their associated types of tooling. The text lays out the advantages and disadvantages of tooling strategies and clarifies the risks associated with each. Included are numerous examples, as well as troubleshooting guidelines.
