Applied Composites
Learn composite materials, properties, and layup procedures
Entry Level - No Prerequisite
$1620.00




Course Overview

This is a beginner level course in composite manufacturing. Students will receive hands-on training and experience in the construction of a basic fiberglass assembly. Each student will have a chance to complete a project from start to finish, including cutting, shaping, building the composite layers, applying resin, and vacuum bagging the product.
Limitations

• We can only make boards between 145cm and 164cm
• We can only make regular and reverse cambers (No hybrids)

Graphics

Here's a guide to help get started designing your graphics before class
IMPORTANT - if you plan on signing up for a class, get this done before class starts
Coda Boards Graphic Guide


Class Awareness
This is a hands-on course using power tools, hand tools, hazardous chemicals and materials. All safety concerns will be addressed in class, but students should be prepared for physical labor and dress accordingly. If you have any other questions contact the instructor, Damian Cianci: dcianci@edcc.edu.
Prerequisites:
There are no academic requirements to meet before registering for any of these courses, but there will be considerable use of power tools and other shop related equipment so a basic understanding will be helpful.



Topics

• Composite materials handling
• CNC machining of base and core materials
• Metal shaping
• Interface preparation - cleaning and sanding
• Core shaping
• Core preparation
• Composite hand layup
• Mold and tooling preparation
• Vacuum bagging
• Composite cutting and drilling
• Composite finishing - Grinding and polishing

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Class Dates and Times:





Registration

You can register by phone between 9am and 4pm PDT
425-640-1840

Important - You will need a CTCLink ID number in order for us to help you over the phone or in person. You can follow the steps below to get one.

Fill out an application to Edmonds College:
Online Admissions Application

A few notes for your application:
Enroll as: "First Year"
Program: "Professional Technical"
Term: "_____" (Season plus year, such as: Spring 2023)
Degree or Certificate: "Undecided - Professional Technical"

Once you have received your CTC Link ID number please let us know and we can get you registered for your class.


Registering Online

Washington State colleges are now using CTCLink for all student services.

• Follow the link below - login in or create an account
• Go to "Student Homepage"
• Choose "Manage Classes"
• "Class Search and Enroll"
• Choose Edmonds College and the quater (Control + F to search page)
• Search for class name or number (Class Number will get you to where you want faster)

Online Registration Login Page - CTCLInk

NOTE - All our classes fall under "Special Topics: Manufacturing".

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Contact Damian Cianci at dcianci@edmonds.edu if you have any questions.